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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of contrary and nothing. Dancing contrary.
Symbolism
Dance, dancing, perform. Represents dance.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Dancing
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
鼓舞激励
こぶげきれい
encouragement; encouragement
陣中見舞
じんちゅうみまい
visiting soldiers at the front to provide comfort; visit to (gift for) persons hard at work as a sign of support; visiting soldiers at the front to provide comfort
舞台装置
ぶたいそうち
stage setting; stage setting
狂喜乱舞
きょうきらんぶ
boisterous dance; dancing wildly; boisterous dance
大盤振舞
おおばんぶるまい
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess; lavish feast
歌舞音曲
かぶおんぎょく
singing, dancing and music; (public) entertainment; performing arts; singing, dancing and music
舞文曲筆
ぶぶんきょくひつ
twisting of the truth in one's writing; playing with text to distort the truth; twisting of the truth in one's writing
椀飯振舞
おうばんぶるまい
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess; lavish feast
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 舞 mean in Japanese?
舞 means dance, flit, circle, wheel.
How do you read 舞?
On'yomi: ブ (BU). Kun'yomi: ま.う、-ま.う、まい (mau, mau, mai).
How many strokes does 舞 have?
舞 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 舛 (oppose).
Is 舞 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 舞 (dance, flit, circle, wheel) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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