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harp, koto

JLPT N1 12 strokes
Kun'yomi
こと
On'yomi
キン・ゴン

琴 means "harp, koto". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 12 strokes. It is read こと in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and キン・ゴン in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

Stroke order & writing

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Common questions

What does the kanji 琴 mean?
琴 means "harp, koto". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 琴 have?
琴 is written in 12 strokes.
How is 琴 read?
It is read こと in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and キン・ゴン in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 琴?
琴 is a JLPT N1 kanji.