Japanese

たいこ
Meaning: drum; Japanese drum (taiko)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

太
鼓

Example sentences

The sound of a large drum is echoing at the festival.
太鼓がとうとうと鳴り響いた。
The drum beat loudly and resonantly.
太鼓を叩くのにバチが必要です。
You need drumsticks to play the taiko drum.
祭りの囃子で鉦と太鼓が賑やかに鳴り響いている。
The gongs and drums are ringing out lively in the festival music.

Usage Notes

Generally refers to any drum, but in Japan, it often specifically refers to traditional 'taiko' drums used in matsuri (festivals) and performing arts.

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