noun
one clap; a single clap
Used for a single clap of the hands, often in ritual or rhythmic contexts.
神社で一拍手を打つ。
Clap once at the shrine.
The first beat is emphasized in this piece.
noun
one mora; a single mora
Linguistic term for one mora as a unit of timing in Japanese phonology.
「ん」は一拍として数える。
The 'n' is counted as one mora.