鼓

janggu (Korean hourglass drum); janggo; changgo

Music

kakko; Japanese hourglass drum, played with sticks on both sides, traditionally used in gagaku

Sumo

drumming at the end of the day of wrestling inviting spectators to return tomorrow

dadaiko drum (decorated with flames)

'taru' adjective

with colors flying and band playing; triumphantly; in splendid array

Sumo

drums sounded in the morning to draw the crowds to a match

beating of a drum as a signal to announce the opening (beginning) of an event (theatrical performance, festival, etc.)

very common way of tying a woman's kimono sash

taiko drumming; taiko drummer

Word usually written using kana alone

Laccotrephes japonensis (species of water scorpion)

Sumo

drums which announce the opening of a stage performance or commencement of bouts; the sound produced by such drums

Sumo

drumming in the streets to announce a tournament

announcing an event by walking around in the streets beating a drum; drum used to announce an event by walking around in the streets

to eat to one's hearts content; to drum the belly

Food, cooking

black bean sauce

dadaiko drum; large drum used for outdoor bugaku and gagaku performances

Food, cooking

Chinese fermented black beans

imagawayaki; thick pancake containing bean jam, served hot

Sumo

drumming style used to announce bouts

very large float used to carry taiko at festivals

Sometimes written 水蠆

dragonfly naiad (nymph)

traditional toy rattle drum from Kagoshima

round-headed tack; drawing pin

Product name

Taiko Master (series of rhythm games created by Namco)

tsuri-daiko; large hanging drum used for bugaku and gagaku performances

small high-pitched Japanese drum or taiko with its head pulled taut by ropes