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Description
Dance - the turning figure of classical Japanese dance, more circling than stepping.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of contrary and nothing. Dancing contrary.
Symbolism
Dance, dancing, perform. Represents dance.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Dancing
Words & Expressions
Words written with 舞
Four-Character Compounds
鼓舞激励
こぶげきれい
encouragement
陣中見舞
じんちゅうみまい
visiting soldiers at the front to provide comfort; visit to (gift for) persons hard at work as a sign of support
舞台装置
ぶたいそうち
stage setting
狂喜乱舞
きょうきらんぶ
boisterous dance; dancing wildly
大盤振舞
おおばんぶるまい
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess
歌舞音曲
かぶおんぎょく
singing, dancing and music; (public) entertainment; performing arts
舞文曲筆
ぶぶんきょくひつ
twisting of the truth in one's writing; playing with text to distort the truth
椀飯振舞
おうばんぶるまい
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess
Anime & Manga
精霊使いの剣舞【ブレイドダンス】
Blade Dance of the Elementalers
A well-known work with 舞 in its Japanese title.
ゼロの使い魔 ～三美姫（プリンセッセ）の輪舞（ロンド）～
The Familiar of Zero: "Rondo" of Princesses
A well-known work with 舞 in its Japanese title.
私に天使が舞い降りた！
WATATEN!: an Angel Flew Down to Me
A well-known work with 舞 in its Japanese title.
ツルネ ―風舞高校弓道部―
Tsurune
A well-known work with 舞 in its Japanese title.
クロスアンジュ 天使と竜の輪舞
Cross Ange: Rondo of Angel and Dragon
A well-known work with 舞 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 舞 mean in Japanese?
舞 means dance, flit, circle, wheel. Dance - the turning figure of classical Japanese dance, more circling than stepping.
How do you read 舞?
On'yomi: ブ (BU). Kun'yomi: ま.う、-ま.う、まい (mau, mau, mai).
How many strokes does 舞 have?
舞 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 舛 (oppose).
Is 舞 a good kanji for a tattoo?
舞 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means dance, flit, circle, wheel. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.