noun

  1. clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
柏手 かしわで
はく
しゅ
柏手 はくしゅ
拍手
拍手 かしわで

Contained Kanji Breakdown

oak, cypress
かしわ ハク ヒャク (Kentei Pre-1)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
hand
て シュ ズ (1st, N4)