noun
mora
Linguistics term for a timing unit in phonology, equivalent to one kana character in Japanese. Important for understanding syllable weight and poetic meter.
See also: 拍
日本語では、一つのモーラが一つの拍に対応する。
In Japanese, one mora corresponds to one beat.
「にほん」は三モーラの単語です。
"Nihon" is a three-mora word.