Japanese

はくしゅ
Meaning: clapping; applause
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

拍
手

Example sentences

The wonderful performance was met with a big round of applause from the audience.
映画の終わりに、みんなが拍手した。
At the end of the movie, everyone applauded.
俳優は観客の拍手を浴びた。
The actor basked in the applause of the audience.
会場は大きな拍手で盛り上がった。
The venue came alive with loud applause.
観客は一斉に立ち上がって拍手した。
The audience stood up and applauded all at once.
観客は劇団の素晴らしい演技に惜しみない拍手を送った。
The audience gave a generous round of applause for the troupe's wonderful performance.
観客は、見事な演奏を披露したピアニストを惜しみない拍手で讃えた。
The audience praised the pianist, who gave a brilliant performance, with generous applause.
観衆は彼の素晴らしい演技に拍手を送った
The audience applauded his wonderful performance.
会場には、激しい拍手が沸き起こった。
Thunderous applause erupted in the venue.
投手の素晴らしい投球に、観客は大きな拍手を送った。
The audience gave a big round of applause to the pitcher's wonderful pitching.

Usage Notes

Refers to striking hands together to show approval or praise.

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