# 拍 — Beat

Frequency rank 1505 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 粋 (Stylish), less common than 滴 (Drip).

- On’yomi: はく
- Kun’yomi: —
- Radical: 手 Hand (Kangxi 64)
- Frequency path: Level XII of XX

A hand on the left claps against white on the right — the hand beats a white drum, the rhythmic slapping creating a steady percussion beat.

In words:

- 拍手 はくしゅ — clapping hands,applause

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