English–Japanese

“drum” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitaiko

Example

大きな太鼓を見ました。ō ki na tai ko o mi ma shi ta

I saw a large drum.

Illustration for 太鼓 (drum)

How to say “drum” in Japanese

“Drum” in Japanese is 太鼓 (taiko).

A drum produces sound by having a stretched skin or surface struck over a hollow body.

Full entry for 太鼓: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 太鼓

学校で太鼓を叩きます。gak kō de tai ko o tata ki ma su

I play the drum at school.

祭りでは太鼓の音が町に響きます。matsu ri de wa tai ko no oto ga machi ni hibi ki ma su

At the festival, the sound of the drum echoes through the town.

Tips for using 太鼓

  • In English, taiko commonly refers to Japanese drums and the group performances built around their powerful rhythms.

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