320
踊
Dance
おど.る, おど.り
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
During Japan's Obon festival, people gather to perform 盆踊り (Bon Odori), a traditional folk dance that has been celebrated for centuries across the country.
Memory Trick
Imagine a circle of people dancing together under colorful lanterns at a summer festival. Their joyful movements help you remember 踊 means 'to dance.'
Readings
Onyomi: ヨウ (you)
Kunyomi: おど.る, おど.り
Example Words
踊る
おどる (odoru)
To dance
踊り
おどり (odori)
Dance
盆踊り
ぼんおどり (bon odori)
Bon dance
舞踊
ぶよう (buyou)
Traditional dance
Example Sentence
祭り で みんな が 踊っています。
まつり で みんな が おどっています。
matsuri de minna ga odotteimasu
Everyone is dancing at the festival.