No. 2,700 in Japanese
琴
"Koto" - A traditional Japanese stringed musical instrument.
In a sentence
彼女は琴を弾くのが上手です。
She is skilled at playing the koto.
琴 (koto) refers here to a traditional Japanese string instrument.
日本の音楽には琴がよく登場します。
The koto often appears in Japanese music.
琴 (koto) is used to signify its presence in the cultural representation of Japanese music.
琴を演奏したいなら、専門の先生に習うと良いです。
If you want to play the koto, it is good to learn from a specialized teacher.
琴 (koto) is mentioned to explain an interest or action regarding mastering this instrument.
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