Kanji for "Leap"

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "leap". The most popular choice is shown first.

Top pick

leap, dance, skip

Reading: yaku

21 strokes · beautiful, dynamic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for leap?

The most common kanji for "leap" is 躍, read as yaku. It means leap, dance, skip. Related kanji: 踊 (leap), 跳 (leap up).

How many strokes does 躍 have?

躍 has 21 strokes.