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Description
Leap - a foot springing off the ground. The jump itself, and sudden advance.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of foot and phonetic. Foot leaping.
Symbolism
Advance, leap, activity. Represents leaping.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Dancing
Words & Expressions
Words written with 躍
Four-Character Compounds
欣喜雀躍
きんきじゃくやく
jump up for joy
暗中飛躍
あんちゅうひやく
behind-the-scenes maneuvering; behind-the-scenes manoeuvering; secret maneuvers
面目躍如
めんもくやくじょ
demonstrative of one's worth; worthy of one's reputation; living up to one's name
鳶飛魚躍
えんぴぎょやく
all of creation following their original natures, living and enjoying themselves freely; the kites fly and the fish leap; Heaven's will that all of creation shall follow their original natures and live freely
歓喜雀躍
かんきじゃくやく
jumping with joy
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 躍 mean in Japanese?
躍 means leap, dance, skip. Leap - a foot springing off the ground. The jump itself, and sudden advance.
How do you read 躍?
On'yomi: ヤク (YAKU). Kun'yomi: おど.る (odoru).
How many strokes does 躍 have?
躍 has 21 strokes. Its radical is 足 (foot).
Is 躍 a good kanji for a tattoo?
躍 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means leap, dance, skip. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.