JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
鼓 — drum
- Reading
- コ・つづみ
- Meaning
- drum; beat; rouse; muster
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
鼓 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is コ・つづみ and it means drum; beat; rouse; muster. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
鼓 appears in everyday japanese words such as 太鼓 (drum).
Japanese words containing 鼓
Frequently asked questions
What does 鼓 mean in Japanese?
鼓 means drum; beat; rouse; muster in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 鼓 read?
鼓 is read コ・つづみ. Reading it inside real words — 太鼓 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 鼓 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 鼓 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 鼓 in a word?
A common word containing 鼓 is 太鼓 (たいこ) — "drum". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 鼓 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 鼓 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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