JLPT N1

drum; beat; inspire

Item 426 of 642 | 13 strokes | Radical: 鼓 (drum)

Readings

On'yomi
Kun'yomiつづみ

Mnemonic

The great DRUM that BEATS and INSPIRES warriors to action.

Example Words

鼓動 (こどう) heartbeat
太鼓 (たいこ) drum
鼓舞 (こぶ) encouragement