Subscriber login


Forgot your password?

Library card login

Other

koto

Pronunciation: /ˈkəʊtəʊ/
Definition of koto

noun (plural kotos)

  • a Japanese zither about six feet long, with thirteen strings passed over small movable bridges: young nobles played the flute and the koto until dawn [as modifier]:Japanese koto music

Origin:

late 18th century: Japanese

koto in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of koto in the US English dictionary
  |  Cite
Oxford Dictionaries Pro

For Oxford's best resources for writers, plus thesaurus, audio, and 1.9m examples.

Shop for an Oxford dictionary

Find the perfect Oxford dictionary for you in our online shop.
SHOP NOW ►

Word of the day

cur

/ kəː /
noun
an aggressive or unkempt dog …