Mnemonic
You raise your hand and notice it's dusted white with chalk. You clap both hands together and a massive cloud of white powder bursts into the air! Each clap launches another explosion of white. The rhythm of your clapping fills the gym like a beating drum.
Additional thoughts
Picture a gymnast clapping chalk off their hands — the vivid white cloud makes the clap dramatic and memorable. Hand + white powder = thunderous clap.Quick recall
A chalky white hand claps and sends powder flying.Details
The keyword for 拍 is clap. This kanji refers to the act of clapping or striking the hands together, as in applause. It also carries the meaning of rhythm or beat in music, as clapping is one of the most fundamental ways to keep time. By extension, it can refer to a musical measure or tempo.
- On'yomi
- はく、ひょう