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琴
On'yomi
キン・ゴン
KIN / GON
Kun'yomi
こと
koto
harp · koto
Details
Strokes12
Frequency#1591
Radical玉jade(5)
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
琴=
玨今
玨 + 今
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of two jades and thread. Beautiful sound like jade.
Symbolism
Koto, music, art. Represents Japanese traditional instrument.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
琴瑟相和
きんしつそうわ
pair of persons (especially a married couple) being intimate and harmonious; being happily married; pair of persons (especially a married couple) being intimate and harmonious
Proverbs & Idioms
琴瑟相和す
きんしつあいわす
The koto and zither harmonize
A metaphor for a happy marriage