Kanji

What does the kanji 琴 mean?

琴 means koto (stringed instrument). On'yomi キン、ゴン. Kun'yomi こと.

Quick facts
On'yomiキン、ゴン
Kun'yomiこと
Strokes12
Main radical王
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi キン、ゴンKun'yomi こと
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes

koto (stringed instrument)

Memory hook

Two rows of jewels (王) over the strings, sounding together — KOTO, HARP.

Main radical

王king 4 strokes

Stroke order · 12 strokes

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Common words

  • 琴ことkoto (Japanese harp)

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.