拍手

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 拍手 is read as はくしゅ and means “applause”.
• Basic usage: The examples show loud applause after a performance and applause for a new member’s presentation.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It is clapping to express welcome, praise, or agreement; common collocations are 拍手が起こる and 拍手を送る.