stem or continuative form of たたく (tataku) [godan]

(music) Abbreviation of ドラム (doramu, “drums (of a rock band)”).

a surname

(archaic, obsolete) a raccoon dog / (archaic, obsolete) the hair of a raccoon dog, used for making brushes

to hit; to strike; to beat; to paddle (to spank with a paddle) / to criticize; to verbally abuse or attack / to play (drums); to beat / to clap (hands) / (programming) to call (an API)

begin; start; initiate; originate

Alternative spelling of 初めて

conjunctive form of 始める (hajimeru) [ichidan]

to start doing / to begin

(music) drum / (music) drum set / (architecture) drum (encircling wall that supports a dome)