(おど)

おどる
verb (godan)
to dance
1. to dance
To move the body rhythmically, usually to music. Used for both traditional and modern dance styles.
盆踊(ぼんおど)りで(おど)りました。
I danced at the Bon festival dance.
音楽(おんがく)()わせて(おど)る。
Dance to the music.
()わせて = in time with
彼女(かのじょ)上手(じょうず)(おど)れる。
She can dance well.
Potential form (おど)れる

TRANSITIVITY: 自動詞(じどうし) (intransitive). Pattern: Xが(おど)る (X dances). Can also take を for specific dances: ワルツを(おど)る (dance a waltz).

ASPECT: ている indicates ongoing action. (おど)っている = 'is dancing.'

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 音楽(おんがく)()わせて(おど)る (dance to music)
  • ワルツを(おど)る (dance a waltz)
  • (おど)りを(おど)る (perform a dance)
  • 一緒(いっしょ)(おど)る (dance together)

RELATED NOUN: (おど)り (dance, dancing)