拍子
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 拍子
1
(musical) time; tempo; beat; rhythm
2
Esp. 〜した拍子に
the moment; the instance; chance
Kanji in this Word
拍
8 strokes
Frequency: 1373
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
clap
beat (music)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハク
ヒョウ
子
3 strokes
Frequency: 72
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
child
sign of the rat
11PM-1AM
first sign of Chinese zodiac
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
ス
ツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こ
-こ
ね
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
き
ぎ
く
け
ねっ
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