noun

  1. hand-clapping performed to celebrate the conclusion or completion of something (3-3-3-1 rhythm, done once).
  2. single clap after a cheer.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
一本締め いっぽんじめ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
book, present, main
ホン もと まと (1st, N5)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)
tighten, tie, shut
し.まる テイ (8th, N1)
thread
いと シ (1st, N2)
short thread radical (no. 52)
ヨウ ちいさい (Kentei 1)
little, small
ショウ こ- ちい.さい (1st, N5)
feathered stick, barb radical (no. 6)
ケツ かぎ (Kentei 1)
eight, eight radical (no. 12)
ハチ や はっ (1st, N5)
sovereign, the emperor, god
テイ みかど (8th, N1)
stand up, rise, set up
た.つ リツ たつ (1st, N4)
kettle lid radical (no. 8)
トウ (Kentei 1)
grass, straw, herbs
to divide
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
wa-shaped crown radical (no. 14)
ベキ (Kentei 1)
towel, hanging scroll, width
キン フク おお.い (11th)