鼓
つづみ
tsuzumi
JLPT N113 strokesKanjiLevel 100 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
鼓 is the kanji for "Drum". The most common reading is つづみ (tsuzumi). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Drum
Also : Beat · Rouse · Muster
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Readings
kunつづみ/ tsuzumionこ/ ko
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
13 strokes
Radicals
壴支
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
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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