JMdict: 1650230
四拍子 【よんびょうし】
- [n] quadruple time; four-four time; common time
- [n] the four instruments in the accompanying orchestra in noh, etc. (flute, floor drum, small hand drum, large hand drum)
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 四 | Four | シ | よ, よ.つ, よっ.つ, よん | 1 |
| 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 |