Meaning

Primary

Jumping

Alternative

Leaping

Word Type

noun

Explanation

If 躍る is "to leap" or "to jump," then this noun version will be jumping or leaping.

Reading

おどり
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading comes from 躍る.

Context

Context Sentences

私は小躍りして喜びました。

I jumped for joy.

Kanji Composition