Japanese dictionary
How to say "drum" in Japanese
ドラムどらむ · doramu
"Drum" in Japanese is ドラム (doramu) for a drum kit and 太鼓 (taiko) for Japanese or traditional drums.
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Ways to say "drum" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| ドラムどらむ · doramu | Drum; drums (drum kit). |
| 太鼓たいこ · taiko | Japanese drum; drum. |
How to use it
To play drums is ドラムをたたく (doramu o tataku), literally "hit the drums."
Taiko drumming is popular at festivals, and group performances are called 和太鼓 (wadaiko).
Example sentences
- バンドでドラムをたたいています。Bando de doramu o tataite imasu.I play drums in a band.
- お祭りで太鼓の音が聞こえます。O-matsuri de taiko no oto ga kikoemasu.You can hear taiko drums at the festival.
- 和太鼓の公演を見に行きました。Wadaiko no kōen o mi ni ikimashita.I went to a Japanese drum performance.
- 子どもがドラムを習い始めました。Kodomo ga doramu o naraihajimemashita.My child started drum lessons.
- このスタジオではドラムの練習ができます。Kono sutajio de wa doramu no renshū ga dekimasu.You can practice drums at this studio.
- 太鼓の体験教室に参加しました。Taiko no taiken kyōshitsu ni sanka shimashita.I joined a taiko trial class.
Questions
What is 和太鼓?
和太鼓 (wadaiko) are traditional Japanese drums, often played in groups at festivals and concerts.
How do you say "play the drums" in Japanese?
Say ドラムをたたく (doramu o tataku). For many other instruments, use 弾く (hiku, for strings and keys) or 吹く (fuku, for wind instruments).
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