taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
beating of drums; drumming sound
Rare literary onomatopoeia for the sound of drums being beaten, often used in classical or poetic contexts.
taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
rushing water; crashing waves
Rare literary onomatopoeia for the sound of rushing water or crashing waves, found in classical or poetic descriptions.
The booming sound of war drums echoed across the battlefield.
The crashing sound of waves pounds against the shore.
Rare kanji spelling for drumming sounds; the repetition mark 々 is used.
Alternate rare spelling without the repetition mark.
Another rare kanji variant for drumming sounds.
The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 鼕 and 鞺 are associated with drum sounds, and the reduplication mimics a continuous booming or rushing noise.