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琴 kanji: meaning “harp”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N112 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
harp
On'yomi
キン、ゴン
Kun'yomi
こと

Picture story to remember 琴

Two kings (王) agree it is time now (今) to play the harp.

Parts in this story:王, 今

How to write 琴: stroke order

琴 is written with 12 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 琴

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Kanji that share parts with 琴.