る【おどる】

Frequency rank: 18,548. – 18,630.
    Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
  1. to jump up; to spring up; to leapsee also
  2. to move around; to bounce up and down
  3. to pound (of one's heart, e.g. with excitement); to throb
  4. to be messy (of handwriting); to be untidy
Forms
  • る【おどる】Frequency rank: 18,548. – 18,630.
  • る【おどる】
  • おどるFrequency rank: 47,983. – 49,016.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to jump up; to spring up; to leap
    2. This meaning refers to physically jumping or making a sudden upward motion. It can also imply excitement or joy, often in a dynamic or spirited context.
    He jumped up in joy.
    The children were leaping around in the park.
  2. to move around; to bounce up and down
    3. This meaning indicates a lively or active movement, often associated with playfulness or energetic behavior.
    She moved around to the rhythm of the dance.
    He was bouncing up and down on the chair.
  3. to pound (of one's heart, e.g. with excitement); to throb
    4. This usage refers to the sensation of the heart beating strongly, often due to excitement, fear, or other strong emotions.
    My heart was pounding with nervousness.
    His heart throbbed with joy.
  4. to be messy (of handwriting); to be untidy
    5. This meaning describes something that is disorganized or difficult to read, often referring to written text or notes.
    His handwriting is always messy.
    The notebook has gotten untidy.
Generated collocations (experimental)
dancing stageto dance to the musicto feel excitedようa heart that leaps with joychildren are dancingようa beaming smiledynamic feelingto jump while dancingthe venue is buzzing with excitementa vibrant life
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