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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

    踊

    Meaning

    Dance

    Reading

    kunyomiおど

    odo

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    ⻊Foot (足)甬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

    足

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1033

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 踊

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

    radical

    ⻊

    Meaning

    Foot

    radical

    甬

    Meaning

    Path

Words Using 踊

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 踊 Through the Part ⻊

These 4 kanji contain the part ⻊ as well.

    kanji

    路

    Meaning

    Path

    kanji

    蹴

    Meaning

    Kick

    kanji

    跳

    Meaning

    Jump, Hop

    kanji

    跡

    Meaning

    Trace, Traces

Kanji Related to 踊 Through the Part 甬

These 2 kanji contain the part 甬 as well.

    kanji

    通

    Meaning

    Commute, Pass

    kanji

    痛

    Meaning

    Pain

Learn the Kanji 踊

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.

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