"Kyotaru" is a Japanese word that can be spelled as きょうたる in hiragana, or as "kyoutaru" in Roman letters. It is pronounced as [kjoːtaɾɯ] in IPA phonetic transcription, with a slight emphasis on the "k" and the "ta" syllables. The word itself means "today's goal" or "today's objective" and is often used in the context of planning or setting targets for the day. The spelling of the word accurately reflects its pronunciation and the unique features of the Japanese language.