Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 笏拍子(しゃくびょうし) in Japanese

笏拍子, 尺拍子
Kana Reading
しゃくびょうし, さくほうし
Romaji
shakubyōshi, sakuhōshi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    clapper (two long pieces of wood that are clapped together; used in gagaku, etc.)


Kanji in this word

10 strokes

mace, baton, scepter

On'Yomi: コツ

Kun'Yomi: しゃく

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JLPT 1

4 strokes

shaku, Japanese foot, measure, scale, rule

On'Yomi: シャク

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 1

8 strokes

clap, beat (music)

On'Yomi: ハク, ヒョウ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

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

On'Yomi: シ, ス, ツ

Kun'Yomi: こ, -こ, ね

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