太鼓
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Base noun form. Refers to a drum or tambourine, commonly used in traditional Japanese music and ceremonies. Example: 『太鼓を叩く』 (taiko o tataku, 'to beat a drum').
Theme
At a local festival, User and their friend Ken are watching a traditional performance and discussing the instruments.
太鼓
たいこ
drum, tambourine
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of a 'tai' (sounds like 'tie') and 'ko' (sounds like 'drum') — you tie a drum to play it. 'Tie-drum' → 太鼓 (taiko, 'drum').
Cultural Note
『太鼓』 (taiko, 'drum') is central to Japanese traditional music and festivals, such as 『祭り』 (matsuri, 'festivals') and 『能楽』 (nougaku, 'Noh theater'). Taiko drumming is a popular performance art with groups like Kodo.
Forms
Base: 太鼓Base noun form. Refers to a drum or tambourine, commonly used in traditional Japanese music and ceremonies. Example: 『太鼓を叩く』 (taiko o tataku, 'to beat a drum').