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舞

舞 — dance, flit, circle

Learn the correct stroke order for 舞 (dance), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ブbu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ま.うmau、-ま.うmau、まいmai
Strokes15
Radical舛
Frequency#655
Meaningsdance, flit, circle, wheel

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

鼓舞こぶencouragement; inspiration; rousingnoun
舞うまうto dance (orig. a whirling dance)verb
舞楽ぶがくbugaku; court dance and musicnoun
舞台ぶたいstage (of a theatre, concert hall, etc.)noun
舞踏ぶとうdance (esp. Western style); dancingnoun
舞姫まいひめfemale dancer; dancing girl; danseusenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 舞 (dance) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 舛.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 舞 is #655, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

鼓舞こぶ — encouragement; inspiration; rousing
舞うまう — to dance (orig. a whirling dance)
舞楽ぶがく — bugaku; court dance and music

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 舞 have?

The kanji 舞 (dance) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 舞?

舞 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 舞 mean?

舞 means: dance, flit, circle, wheel. On'yomi readings: ブ. Kun'yomi readings: ま.う, -ま.う, まい.

What JLPT level is 舞?

舞 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.