Kanji – leap

The Japanese kanji can mean leap, dance, skip.

Meaning and Readings

Meaning: leap, dance, skip
Onyomi: ヤク
Kunyomi: おどる
Romaji: yaku, odoru
JLPT: 1
Frequency Rank: 900

How is read?

has the onyomi reading ヤク and the kunyomi reading おどる.

In romaji, these readings can be written as yaku, odoru.

Common Japanese Words Using

These common Japanese words contain . Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.

  • (いちやく)suddenly (rising to fame, etc.), instantly, immediately, overnight
  • (かつやく)activity (esp. energetic or successful), great efforts, active participation
  • (ちょうやく)jump, leap, skip, bound
  • (ひやく)leap, jump
  • (やっき)desperate, frantic, excited, worked up, heated, eager
  • (やくしん)making rapid progress, making great advances, rush, dash, onslaught
  • (やくどう)lively motion, throb
  • (やくじょ)vivid, lifelike, graphic
  • (おどり)leaping, jumping, spring, exciting

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