noun
web-applause system; virtual applause
A feature on some Japanese websites (especially blogs and personal sites) that lets visitors send a 'clap' or show appreciation without leaving a comment. Sometimes abbreviated to just 拍手 in context.
ブログにウェブ拍手を設置したら、読者からたくさん反応があった。
When I added a web-applause button to my blog, I got a lot of reactions from readers.
このサイトのウェブ拍手を押すと、作者に励ましを送れます。
By pressing the web applause button on this site, you can send encouragement to the author.
Refers to physical clapping or applause. ウェブ拍手 is a virtual equivalent used on websites.
Compound of ウェブ (web) and 拍手 (applause). A straightforward modern coinage for a website feature.