躍 Kanji – leap
The Japanese kanji 躍 can mean leap, dance, skip.
Meaning and Readings
How is 躍 read?
躍 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 躍
These common Japanese words contain 躍. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 一躍（いちやく） — suddenly (rising to fame, etc.), instantly, immediately, overnight
- 活躍（かつやく） — activity (esp. energetic or successful), great efforts, active participation
- 跳躍（ちょうやく） — jump, leap, skip, bound
- 飛躍（ひやく） — leap, jump
- 躍起（やっき） — desperate, frantic, excited, worked up, heated, eager
- 躍進（やくしん） — making rapid progress, making great advances, rush, dash, onslaught
- 躍動（やくどう） — lively motion, throb
- 躍如（やくじょ） — vivid, lifelike, graphic
- 躍り（おどり） — leaping, jumping, spring, exciting