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鼓: drum

drum; beat; rouse
13 strokesSecondary · Stage 3 (about 準2級)in 11 words here

Readings

On
コ
Kun
つづみ

こ: 鼓動(こどう) "heartbeat", 鼓膜(こまく) "eardrum", 鼓舞(こぶ) "encouragement"; 太鼓(たいこ) "drum". 鼓(つづみ) "hand drum".

Stroke order · 13 strokes

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Key words

太鼓たいこdrum
鼓動こどうheartbeat
鼓舞こぶto inspire
鼓膜こまくeardrum
鼓つづみhand drum

Example sentences

The sound of a big drum echoes at the festival.

I was so nervous that I could hear my own heartbeat.

The coach's words inspired the tired players.

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