This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

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つづみ
hand drum
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太鼓

たいこ
drum
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鼓動

こどう
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
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鼓舞

こぶ
inspiration; encouragement
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鼓膜

こまく
eardrum; tympanic membrane
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大太鼓

おおだいこ
large or bass drum
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勇を鼓す

ゆうをこす
to screw up one's courage; to take heart
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腹鼓を打つ

はらつずみをうつ
to eat to one's hearts content; to drum the belly
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腹鼓

はらつづみ
drumming on one's belly; having one's fill
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攻め太鼓

せめだいこ
drum used in ancient warfare to signal an attack