つづみ
tsuzumi
JLPT N113 strokesKanjiLevel 100 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

鼓 is the kanji for "Drum". A common reading is つづみ (tsuzumi). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Drum

Also : Beat · Rouse · Muster

Readings

kunつづみ/ tsuzumion/ ko

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Example Sentences

太鼓の音が響き渡る。

たいこのおとがひびきわたる。

The sound of drums echoes.

彼の心に希望の鼓動が宿る。

かれのこころにきぼうのこどうがやどる。

The beat of hope resides in his heart.

Vocabulary using 鼓

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