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Radical 鼓

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Drum

    Reading

    kunyomiつづみ

    tsuzumi

    onyomi

    ko

    Parts

    Branch, Support

    Example Word

    太鼓: drum. The Japanese noun '太鼓 (たいこ)' refers to a traditional Japanese drum. It is a percussion instrument that is often used in various traditional Japanese music and performances, such as festivals, theater, and religious ceremonies. The drum is typically made of wood and animal skin, and it is played with sticks called 'bachi'. Example sentences: The sound of the drum is loud「太鼓の音は大きい」(たいこのおとはおおきい). They played the drum at the festival「彼らは祭りで太鼓を叩いた」(かれらはまつりでたいこをたたいた).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1351

    Handwriting

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