鼓
Kanji · N1
鼓 / drum
Kanji for drum, beat, or rouse.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | つづみ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
鼓 carries the meaning drum, beat, or rouse.
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Common compounds with 鼓
鼓動こどうbeat / palpitation / pulsation
鼓舞こぶencouragement / inspiration / rousing
鼓膜こまくeardrum / tympanic membrane
鼓つづみhand drum
太鼓たいこdrum
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