太鼓
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
drum; taiko drum
Refers to traditional Japanese drums, especially the large barrel-shaped drums used in festivals and performances. Can also refer to drums in general.
I played the taiko drum at the festival.
The sound of drums could be heard from afar.
Usage patterns
- 太鼓を叩くto beat/play a drum
The men were beating drums at the festival.
- 太鼓を打つto strike a drum
He struck the drum with great force.
- 太鼓の音the sound of a drum
The sound of drums could be heard from a distance.
- 太鼓に合わせて踊るto dance to the beat of a drum
The children danced to the beat of the drum.