01
琴線
きんせん
heartstrings
Meanings
- harp
- koto
Readings
Onyomi
- キン
- ゴン
Kunyomi
- こと
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Useful words
02
竪琴
たてごと
harp
03
木琴
もっきん
xylophone
04
鉄琴
てっきん
glockenspiel
05
琴の音
ことのね
sound of the koto
06
琴奏者
ことそうしゃ
koto player
Compare Kanji
01琵Shape95%glissando on strings, luteBoth share the top part containing two 王 characters and represent traditional stringed instruments.02琶Shape95%luteLike 琴, this kanji features a double 王 top and is used for naming traditional musical instruments.03弦Meaning92%bowstring, chordSince 琴 is a stringed instrument, it is naturally related to the kanji for musical strings.04奏Meaning90%play music, speak to a rulerThis kanji means to play or perform music, which is the primary action performed with a 琴.05楽Meaning85%music, comfortBoth kanji are closely connected through the shared context of music and performance.06笛Meaning82%flute, clarinetBoth are traditional Japanese instruments that are frequently played together in classical ensembles.