JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
拍 — clap
- Reading
- ハク・ヒョウ
- Meaning
- clap; beat
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
拍 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ハク・ヒョウ and it means clap; beat. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
拍 appears in everyday japanese words such as 拍手 (clapping hands).
Japanese words containing 拍
Frequently asked questions
What does 拍 mean in Japanese?
拍 means clap; beat in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 拍 read?
拍 is read ハク・ヒョウ. Reading it inside real words — 拍手 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 拍 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 拍 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 拍 in a word?
A common word containing 拍 is 拍手 (はくしゅ) — "clapping hands". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 拍 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 拍 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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