This is the 2700th most frequent Japanese word.
琴
"Koto" - A traditional Japanese stringed musical instrument.
琴 (koto) refers here to a traditional Japanese string instrument.
彼女は琴を弾くのが上手です。
She is skilled at playing the koto.
琴 (koto) is used to signify its presence in the cultural representation of Japanese music.
日本の音楽には琴がよく登場します。
The koto often appears in Japanese music.
琴 (koto) is mentioned to explain an interest or action regarding mastering this instrument.