Meaning

Primary

Pulse

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Your veins carry the steady beats of life. That rhythmic beat is your pulse. It's always there, pulsing away… hopefully.

脈拍 is a technical word that refers specifically to your pulse rate. It's what you feel when checking your pulse on your wrist or neck.

Reading

みゃくはく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

すでに脈拍が止まっている。

The pulse has already stopped.

Kanji Composition