“Drum” or “Hand drum” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “鼓”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “鼓” means “Beat”, “Encourage” or “Tsudumi(a kind of Japanese percussion)” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “鼓”
Jouyou Kanji “鼓” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 13 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | こ(ko) |
| く(ku) | |
| Kun-Yomi | つづみ(tsudumi) |
| Meanings | Tsudumi(a kind of Japanese percussion), Drum |
| Beat the drum, Beat | |
| Stir up, Brace up, Encourage |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “鼓”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 鼓手(こしゅ-ko shu) | Drummer |
| 鼓吹(こすい-ko su i) | ① Cheering up, Encouragement, ② Actively chanting opinions and ideas and trying to get widespread approval |
| 鼓笛(こてき-ko te ki) | Drum and fife |
| 鼓笛隊(こてきたい-ko te ki ta i) | Fife and drum band, Fife and drum corps |
| 鼓動(こどう-ko do u) | Beating (of heart), Beat, Pulsation, Heartbeat |
| 鼓舞(こぶ-ko bu) | Inspiration, Encouragement, Stimulus |
| 鼓腹(こふく-ko fu ku) | Happiness, Contentment, Blessedness |
| 鼓腹撃壌(こふくげきじょう-ko fu ku ge ki jo u) | Sing the praises of peace |
| 鼓膜(こまく-ko ma ku) | Eardrum, Tympanic membrane, Ear drum membrane |
| 鼓楼(ころう-ko ro u) | Building for setting drum, Temple tower housing a drum for marking the passing of time |
| 小鼓(こづつみ-ko du tsu mi) | Small hand drum |
| 金鼓(こんく or こんぐ-ko n ku (or) ko n gu) | Temple gong, Tam-tam |
| 舌鼓(したつづみ-shi ta du tsu mi) | To smack one’s lips, To lick one’s lips, To eat with relish |
| 鉦鼓(しょうこ-sho u ko) | Small gong (used in gagaku) |
| 鐘鼓(しゅうこ-shu u ko) | Bells and drums (for music or signals) |
| 太鼓(たいこ-ta i ko) | Drum, Membranophone, Tympan |
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