to clap
01
拍手する, 手を叩く
to strike the palms of one's hands together forcefully, usually to show appreciation or to attract attention
Intransitive
例
The audience clapped enthusiastically after the concert.
観客はコンサートの後、熱狂的に拍手しました。
1.1
拍手する, 手を叩く
to applaud or express approval by striking the palms of the hands together
Transitive: to clap an action or achievement
例
They clapped the actor's efforts as he took his final bow on stage.
彼らは俳優がステージで最後のお辞儀をしたとき、その努力に拍手を送りました。
02
置く, 叩きつける
to place or position something quickly, forcefully, or abruptly
Transitive: to clap sth somewhere
例
She clapped the papers into a folder and handed them to her colleague.
彼女は書類をフォルダーにたたきつけ、同僚に渡した。
03
羽ばたく, はためく
(of birds) to flap their wings audibly
Transitive: to clap wings
例
The seagulls clapped their wings as they soared above the ocean waves.
カモメは海の波の上を舞いながら羽をはたいた。
04
軽く叩く, 友好的に叩く
to give a firm and friendly pat or slap on someone's back or shoulder as a sign of encouragement or congratulations
Transitive: to clap sb on their back or shoulder
例
After scoring the winning goal, his teammates clapped him on the back.
決勝点を決めた後、彼のチームメイトは彼の背中を叩いた。
05
打ち負かす, 粉砕する
to defeat someone, especially in a game or competitive setting
Slang例
I nearly clapped my opponent but missed the final shot.
私はほとんど相手を倒したが、最後の一撃を外した。
Clap
01
雷鳴, 雷の轟音
a sudden, loud burst of sound produced by a lightning discharge during a storm
例
A deafening clap of thunder shook the windows as the storm rolled in.
嵐が近づくにつれて、耳をつんざくような雷鳴が窓を揺らした。
02
a sharp, sudden noise made when two objects strike each other, often repeated
03
a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria, leading to pain when urinating and discomfort around the urethra
