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拍

On'yomi
ハク・ヒョウ
HAKU / HYOU

clap · beat (music)

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#1373
Radical手hand(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hand and white. Clapping with hand.

Symbolism

Applause, beat, heartbeat. Represents clapping.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Enjoying a meal

Component Breakdown

拍=
扌白

hand + white

Words & Expressions

Words written with 拍

拍手はくしゅapplause
脈拍みゃくはくpulse rate

Four-Character Compounds

拍手喝采

はくしゅかっさい

clapping and cheering; applause

拍子抜け

ひょうしぬけ

Losing the beat; Anticlimactic, unexpectedly deflating

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 拍 mean in Japanese?

拍 means clap, beat (music).

How do you read 拍?

On'yomi: ハク、ヒョウ (HAKU, HYOU).

How many strokes does 拍 have?

拍 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).

Is 拍 a good kanji for a tattoo?

拍 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means clap, beat (music). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.