踊り
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Base noun form. Refers to the act or performance of dancing. Can be used in compound words like 『盆踊り』 (bon odori, 'Bon festival dance') or 『ダンスの踊り』 (dansu no odori, 'dance of dance').
Theme
At a local community center, User and their friend Mika are discussing weekend plans for a cultural festival where dancing is a key activity.
踊り
おどり
dance
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Memory Hook
Imagine an 'odori' (sounds like 'oh-dory' from Finding Nemo) fish dancing in the ocean. 'Odori dance' → 踊り (odori, 'dance').
Cultural Note
踊り (odori) is a common term for traditional Japanese dances, such as 『盆踊り』 (bon odori, 'Bon festival dance') performed during summer festivals. It's also used in modern contexts like dance performances and clubs.
Forms
Base: 踊りBase noun form. Refers to the act or performance of dancing. Can be used in compound words like 『盆踊り』 (bon odori, 'Bon festival dance') or 『ダンスの踊り』 (dansu no odori, 'dance of dance').