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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'foot' (足) with 'tube' (甬), depicting the motion of raising and lowering feet in jumping. Indicates bodily expression through movement.
Symbolism
Symbolizes dance, joy, and bodily expression. Represents the primal form of communicating emotions through the whole body.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Dancing
Anime & Manga
ダンス・ダンス・ダンスール
Dance Dance Danseur(2015)
Youth story of a boy devoted to ballet (dance).
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ダンスダンスレボリューション
Dance Dance Revolution(1998)
Developer: Konami
Pioneer rhythm game 'dancing' to music.
View on Amazon →Frequently Asked Questions
What does 踊 mean in Japanese?
踊 means jump, dance, leap, skip.
How do you read 踊?
On'yomi: ヨウ (YOU). Kun'yomi: おど.る (odoru).
How many strokes does 踊 have?
踊 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 足 (foot).
Is 踊 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 踊 (jump, dance, leap, skip) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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