踊る

おどる

To dance

N4verb·odoru

How to remember it

The 足 (foot) radical in 踊 — feet stepping in time.

Example sentences

  • 彼は上手に踊る。

    かれはじょうずにおどる。

    He dances well.

  • 音楽に合わせて踊りましょう。

    おんがくにあわせておどりましょう。

    Let's dance to the music.

Usage

Intransitive; covers both traditional and modern styles of dance.

Related words

舞踊ダンス歌う音楽

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