太鼓判

Reading

Kana: たいこばん

Romaji: taikoban

Definitions

noun

1

large seal; large stamp

2

seal of approval; guarantee; endorsement

Kanji

太

Readings: タイ、 タ、 ふと.い、 ふと.る

Meanings: plump, thick, big around

鼓

Readings: コ、 つづみ

Meanings: drum, beat, rouse, muster

判

Readings: ハン、 バン、 わか.る

Meanings: judgement, signature, stamp, seal

Example Sentences

太鼓判(たいこばん)を押(お)す。

➥He gave me his stamp of approval.

飛田(ひだ)課長(かちょう)が、太鼓判(たいこばん)を押(お)した企画書(きかくしょ)ならクライアントも一(いち)発(はつ)ＯＫだろう。

➥When Tobita gives a plan his seal of approval, the client accepts it at first glance.