JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
琴 — harp
- Reading
- キン・こと
- Meaning
- harp; koto
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
琴 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キン・こと and it means harp; koto. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
琴 appears in everyday japanese words such as 琴 (Koto).
Japanese words containing 琴
Frequently asked questions
What does 琴 mean in Japanese?
琴 means harp; koto in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 琴 read?
琴 is read キン・こと. Reading it inside real words — 琴 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 琴 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 琴 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 琴 in a word?
A common word containing 琴 is 琴 (こと) — "Koto". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 琴 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 琴 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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