Japanese symbol for “upbeat”
アウフタクト
アウフタクト
Romaji: aufutakuto
upbeat; anacrusis
In Japanese, upbeat is アウフタクト (aufutakuto).
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Meanings
- n upbeat; anacrusis (music)
Other Japanese words for “upbeat”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 弱拍 | じゃくはく jakuhaku | upbeat; unaccented beat |
| 上拍 | じょうはく jouhaku | upbeat |
| 裏拍 | うらはく urahaku | upbeat; syncopated beat |
| アップビート | アップビート appubiito | upbeat |
| ノリが良い | ノリがいい norigaii | uplifting; upbeat |
See also: Chinese symbol for “upbeat”.
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