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Vocabulary Entry
koto
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A Japanese stringed musical instrument played by plucking the strings.
Example Sentences
"The koto is traditionally made of wood and has thirteen strings."
"She began learning to play the koto at a young age."
"The koto's soothing melodies filled the room."
V
verb
To play music on a koto.
Example Sentences
"He often kotoed during family gatherings."
"She kotoed beautifully at the concert last night."
"The artist decided to koto for her final performance."