noun
Refers to the beating of the heart, often in medical or health contexts. Commonly used in compounds like 心拍数 (heart rate).
運動すると心拍が上がる。
Your heartbeat increases when you exercise.
心拍を測るアプリを使っている。
I use an app that measures my heartbeat.
Compound of 心 (heart) and 拍 (beat, pulse). The kanji 搏 is a variant meaning 'beat' or 'pulse', but is rarely used.