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What is the Kanji for 'Dance'? | 踊

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Dance', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Dance' is 踊.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dance

    Reading

    kunyomiおど

    odo

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Foot (足)Path

    Example Word

    盆踊り: bon dance. The Japanese noun '盆踊り (ぼんおどり)' refers to a traditional Japanese dance performed during the Obon festival, which is a Buddhist event to honor the spirits of deceased ancestors. The dance is typically performed in a circle around a raised platform called a 'yagura', where musicians play traditional music. The dance is a way to celebrate and remember ancestors, and it is often accompanied by the wearing of yukata (light summer kimono). For example: Let's go to the bon dance「盆踊りに行こう」(ぼんおどりにいこう). The bon dance is held at the shrine「盆踊りは神社で行われます」(ぼんおどりはじんじゃでおこなわれます). The atmosphere of the bon dance is lively and festive, with many people participating in the dance and enjoying the food stalls set up around the venue.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1033

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Foot

    Radical Form Of

    radical

    Meaning

    Path

Words Using

This kanji is used in 3 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part ⻊ as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Path

    kanji

    Meaning

    Trace, Traces

    kanji

    Meaning

    Jump, Hop

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kick

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 2 kanji contain the part 甬 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Commute, Pass

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pain

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 踊 mean?

踊 means 'Dance'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.