| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| koto | (noun) Japanese stringed instrument that resembles a zither; has a rectangular wooden sounding board and usually 13 silk strings that are plucked with the fingers | - |
| kotow | (noun) a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission | Synonyms: kowtow |
| (verb) try to gain favor by cringing or flattering | Synonyms: bootlick, fawn, kowtow, suck up, toady, truckle |