Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 拍子(ひょうし) in Japanese

拍子
Kana Reading
ひょうし
Romaji
hyōshi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    (musical) time; tempo; beat; rhythm
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    the moment; the instance; chance


Kanji in this word

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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