JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
踊 — jump
- Reading
- ヨウ・おど.る
- Meaning
- jump; dance; leap; skip
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
踊 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ヨウ・おど.る and it means jump; dance; leap; skip. 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.
踊 appears in everyday japanese words such as 踊り (a dance) and 踊る (to dance).
Japanese words containing 踊
Frequently asked questions
What does 踊 mean in Japanese?
踊 means jump; dance; leap; skip in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 踊 read?
踊 is read ヨウ・おど.る. Reading it inside real words — 踊り and 踊る — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 踊 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 踊 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 踊 in a word?
A common word containing 踊 is 踊り (おどり) — "a dance". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 踊 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 踊 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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