鼓 - drum, beat, rouse

hand drum

eardrum; tympanic membrane

encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)

beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing

drum

drumming on one's belly; having one's fill

taiko drumming; taiko drummer

arched bridge

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

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

potbelly; paunch

small gong (used in gagaku)