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On'yomi
ヨウ
YOU
Kun'yomi
おど.る
odoru

jump · dance · leap · skip

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Strokes14
Frequency#1308
Radicalfoot(7)

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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

Anime & Manga

ダンス・ダンス・ダンスール

Dance Dance Danseur(2015)

anime/manga

Youth story of a boy devoted to ballet (dance).

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Games

ダンスダンスレボリューション

Dance Dance Revolution(1998)

アーケード/PlayStation

Developer: Konami

Pioneer rhythm game 'dancing' to music.

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