Word details

四拍子

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 四拍子.

Dictionary

Entry

四拍子4拍子んびょうしょうしNounFreq #108509
1

Music

quadruple time; four-four time; common time

2

Music

the four instruments in the accompanying orchestra in noh, etc. (flute, floor drum, small hand drum, large hand drum)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

four

5 strokesFrequency 47JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

よ.つよっ.つよん

Nanori

よつ

clap, beat (music)

8 strokesFrequency 1,373JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ハクヒョウ

child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

3 strokesFrequency 72JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

-こ

Nanori

ねっ

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