拍子ひょうし Common Noun English jmdict 1 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) music time;meter;metre;rhythm 2 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) music beat See also: 拍 (はく) 3 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) the moment (of doing);the instant;chance oft. as 〜した拍子に