Meaningbeat · drum · muster · rouseOn'yomiコKun'yomiつづみCommon compounds (7)太鼓 たいこdrum鼓舞 こぶencouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)鼓動 こどうbeat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing太鼓判 たいこばんlarge seal; large stamp鼓 つづみhand drum鼓膜 こまくeardrum; tympanic membrane舌鼓 したづつみsmacking one's lips (over food)