こと
こと
koto
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 63 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
こと (こと (koto)) means "guqin". It is read こと (koto). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
guqin
Also : guzheng · stringed instrument · zheng (Chinese zither)
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Meaning ·
The word 事 (こと) means 'thing(s)'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of thing(s).
Example Sentences
琴をべんきょうします。
ことをべんきょうします。
I study koto (13-stringed Japanese zither).
琴がよくわかります。
ことがよくわかります。
I understand koto (13-stringed Japanese zither) well.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
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