JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
舞 — dance
- Reading
- ブ・ま.う・\~ま.う・まい
- Meaning
- dance; flit; circle; wheel
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
舞 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ブ・ま.う・\~ま.う・まい and it means dance; flit; circle; wheel. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
舞 appears in everyday japanese words such as 仕舞 (end), 舞う (to dance) and 見舞 (visiting the sick; get-well wishes).
Japanese words containing 舞
Frequently asked questions
What does 舞 mean in Japanese?
舞 means dance; flit; circle; wheel in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 舞 read?
舞 is read ブ・ま.う・\~ま.う・まい. Reading it inside real words — 仕舞 and 舞う and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 舞 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 舞 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 舞 in a word?
A common word containing 舞 is 仕舞 (しまい) — "end". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 舞 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 舞 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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