三さん三さん七なな拍びょう子し

noun

3-3-7 rhythmic clapping pattern

A traditional Japanese rhythmic hand-clapping pattern used at celebrations, sports events, and school functions. The pattern consists of three claps, three claps, then seven claps, often repeated.

• 運うん動どう会かいの応おう援えんで三さん三さん七なな拍子びょうしをした。

  We did the 3-3-7 clapping pattern to cheer at the sports day.

• 卒そつ業ぎょう式しきの後あと、みんなで三さん三さん七なな拍子びょうしをやった。

  After the graduation ceremony, everyone did the 3-3-7 clap together.