拍 — meaning in English
haku
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English meaning
Senses
拍 is used for these senses in English:
- beat (music) A pulse on the beat level, the metric level at which pulses are heard as the basic unit. Thus a beat is the basic time unit of a piece.
- mora (phonology) A unit of syllable weight used in phonology, by which stress, foot structure, or timing of utterance is determined in some languages (e.g. Japanese).
beat — full definition
- verb To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
- verb To mix ingredients rapidly, usually with a whisk or spoon.
- noun A regular rhythmic pulse, especially in music.
- noun A journalist's or police officer's regular area of responsibility or patrol.
- adj Informal: completely exhausted.
mora — full definition
- noun A unit used to measure the weight or timing of a syllable in certain languages.
- noun (law) An unreasonable delay in fulfilling an obligation or bringing a claim.