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何かの拍子 【なにかのひょうし】
- [exp] for some reason or other; somehow or other; by some chance
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 何 | What | カ | なに, なん, なに-, なん- | 2 |
| 拍 | Clap, Beat (music) | ハク, ヒョウ | ||
| 子 | Child, Sign Of The Rat, 11pm-1am, First Sign Of Chinese Zodiac | シ, ス, ツ | こ, -こ, ね | 1 |