Word details

舞う

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 舞う.

Dictionary

Entry

舞うIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #3233
1

to dance (orig. a whirling dance)

2

to whirl (in the wind); to flutter (about); to swirl; to fly; to circle; to wheel

Examples
ヒラヒラと桜の花が舞っている。もうお花見の季節も終わりだな。
It looks like cherry blossom-viewing season is at an end. You can see the petals fluttering down.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

dance, flit, circle, wheel

15 strokesFrequency 655JLPT N2Grade 8

On

Kun

ま.う-ま.うまい

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