JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
躍 — leap
- Reading
- ヤク・おど.る
- Meaning
- leap; dance; skip
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
躍 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ヤク・おど.る and it means leap; dance; 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.
躍 appears in everyday japanese words such as 活躍 (activity).
Japanese words containing 躍
Frequently asked questions
What does 躍 mean in Japanese?
躍 means leap; dance; skip in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 躍 read?
躍 is read ヤク・おど.る. Reading it inside real words — 活躍 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 躍 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 躍 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 躍 in a word?
A common word containing 躍 is 活躍 (かつやく) — "activity". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 躍 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 躍 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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