Meaning

Primary

Applause

Alternative

Clapping Hands

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Hands beating together is actually applause. Though... you might be doing it wrong if you're actually beating them together.

Reading

はくしゅ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

舞台が終わった後、拍手が鳴り止まなかった。

After the scene ended, the applause did not stop roaring.

Kanji Composition