A drum used in historical Japanese warfare to signal troop movements or boost morale. Often associated with traditional festivals or reenactments today.
During the Warring States period, the sound of war drums echoed across the battlefield.
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant without okurigana; less common but still used.
Compound of 押し (oshi, 'push, advance') and 太鼓 (taiko, 'drum'), referring to a drum beaten to urge troops forward.