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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

    踊る: dance. The Japanese verb '踊る (おどる)' means 'to dance'. It refers to the physical act of dancing, often in a rhythmic or artistic manner. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as traditional Japanese dance, modern dance, or even casual dancing at a party. For example: She dances beautifully「彼女は美しく踊る」(かのじょはうつくしくおどる). Let's dance together「一緒に踊りましょう」(いっしょにおどりましょう). The verb can also be used metaphorically to describe something moving in a way that resembles dancing, such as leaves dancing in the wind「風に踊る葉っぱ」(かぜにおどるはっぱ).

    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

    Meaning

    Path

Words Using

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    踊り

    Meaning

    Dance

    word

    踊る

    Meaning

    Dance

    word

    盆踊り

    Meaning

    Bon dance

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part ⻊ as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Path

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kick

    kanji

    Meaning

    Jump, Hop

    kanji

    Meaning

    Trace, Traces

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

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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.

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