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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'foot' (足) with 'tube' (甬), depicting the motion of raising and lowering feet in jumping. Indicates bodily expression through movement.
Symbolism
Symbolizes dance, joy, and bodily expression. Represents the primal form of communicating emotions through the whole body.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Dancing
Words & Expressions
Words written with 踊
Anime & Manga
ダンス・ダンス・ダンスール
Dance Dance Danseur
Youth story of a boy devoted to ballet (dance).
愚かな天使は悪魔と踊る
The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil
A well-known work with 踊 in its Japanese title.
Games
ダンスダンスレボリューション
Dance Dance Revolution(1998)
Developer: Konami
Pioneer rhythm game 'dancing' to music.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 踊 mean in Japanese?
踊 means jump, dance, leap, skip.
How do you read 踊?
On'yomi: ヨウ (YOU). Kun'yomi: おど.る (odoru).
How many strokes does 踊 have?
踊 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 足 (foot).
Is 踊 a good kanji for a tattoo?
踊 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means jump, dance, leap, skip. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.