Hand Drum, Tsuzumi
independent noun
What do you hit to make a sick beat? A cool little hand drum.
つづみ
Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You did not learn this reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you: You like to use your hand drum when two dudes meet (つづみ). You drum and tap it and it as they high five and it makes them super uncomfortable which makes you super happy. That's why you love your hand drum so much.
あの女性の鼓の打ち方は絶品だ。
The way that woman hit her hand drum was superb.
彼女は、袋の中に鼓を大切そうにしまった。
She put away the hand drum carefully in the bag.
そんな可愛い鼓、見たことないよ。もしかして、手作り？
I've never seen such a cute tsuzumi. Did you make it, by any chance?