Kōtō

A form of koto — A Japanese stringed instrument having numerous strings, usually seven or thirteen, that are stretched over a convex wooden sounding board and are plucked with three plectra, worn on the thumb, index finger, and middle finger of one hand.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of Koto.
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