Translation of Japanese word "踊る" to English
踊る
おどる
[odoru]
IPA: /odoɾɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.
How to use
踊る (odoru) — 'to dance'. Group 1. ダンスを踊る — dance a dance. 盆踊り (bon'odori) — Bon festival dance.
🇬🇧 English
to dance
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 踊る
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おどる
Romaji Transcription: odoru
Example Sentences
私は踊ることが好きです。
わたしはおどることがすきです。
I like to dance.
彼女は踊ることがうまいです。
かのじょはおどることがうまいです。
She is good at dancing.
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Common phrases
- ダンスを踊る— to dance a dance
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Frequency rank: #374 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "踊る" mean?▼
The Japanese word "踊る" means "to dance" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "踊る"?▼
The word "踊る" is read as "おどる" (odoru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "When dancing, I like music.".
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