koto

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
8
Words With Friends
8
Letters
4

Definition of koto

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. 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.
    “Seated on the soft carpet with their drinks, they listened to a recording of koto, Japanese thirteen-string harp.”
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noun

  1. 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.
    “Seated on the soft carpet with their drinks, they listened to a recording of koto, Japanese thirteen-string harp.”

name

  1. A special ward in Tokyo prefecture, Japan.

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Etymology

From Japanese 箏 (koto).

Anagrams of koto

4 plays · some not in Scrabble

Best play took 8 points

Words you can make from koto

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Best play took 8 points

3-letter words

2 words

2-letter words

2 words

Hooks

2 extensions · 2 back

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