鼓 Hand Drum

Meaning

Primary

Hand Drum

Alternative

Tsuzumi

Word Type

independent noun

Explanation

What do you hit to make a sick beat? A cool little hand drum.

Reading

つづみ

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You did not learn this reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

You like to use your hand drum when two dudes meet (つづみ). You drum and tap it and it as they high five and it makes them super uncomfortable which makes you super happy. That's why you love your hand drum so much.

Context

Common Word Combinations

• 鼓を〜

  鼓を叩く

  to tap a hand drum

  鼓を打つ

  to tap a hand drum with one's finger tips

  鼓を鳴らす

  to make a sound with a hand drum

• 鼓が〜

  鼓がある

  there's a hand drum

  鼓が鳴る

  a hand drum sounds

  鼓が鳴り響く

  a hand drum resonates

• 鼓の〜

  鼓の音

  the sound of a hand drum

  鼓のけいこ

  tsuzumi practice

Context Sentences

あの女性の鼓の打ち方は絶品だ。

The way that woman hit her hand drum was superb.

彼女は、袋の中に鼓を大切そうにしまった。

She put away the hand drum carefully in the bag.

そんな可愛い鼓、見たことないよ。もしかして、手作り？

I've never seen such a cute tsuzumi. Did you make it, by any chance?

Kanji Composition

1. 鼓

   こ Drum