English–Japanese
“dance” in Japanese
How to say “dance” in Japanese
“Dance” in Japanese is 踊り (odori).
Names patterned body movements that follow a rhythm, whether performed socially or shown as a dance.
Example sentences with 踊り
この踊りは楽しいです。ko no odo ri wa tano shi i de su
This dance is fun.
この踊りは、地域に昔から伝わっています。ko no odo ri wa chi iki ni mukashi ka ra tsuta wa tte i ma su
This dance has long been passed down in the community.
Tips for using 踊り
- In 盆踊り (bon odori), the word 踊り (odori) describes the group dancing associated with Bon festivals in Japan.
Other Japanese words for “dance”
神前で舞います。shin zen de ma i ma su
I dance before the shrine.
音楽に合わせて踊ります。on gaku ni a wa se te odo ri ma su
I dance to the music.
友達とダンスをします。tomo dachi to da n su o shi ma su
I dance with my friends.
祭りで伝統的な舞を見ました。matsu ri de den tō teki na mai o mi ma shi ta
I watched a traditional dance at the festival.