躍 — Leap / Dance / Skip

Master (高手)やく, おど

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躍 (readings: やく, おど; Japanese kanji) means “Leap / Dance / Skip”. It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 活躍 (active participation).

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What does 躍 mean?

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Kanji	躍
Meaning	Leap / Dance / Skip
Readings	やく, おど
Grade	Master (高手 · secondary school)
Curriculum	Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2)
Example	活躍 (active participation)

How to read 躍

躍 is read やく or おど depending on the word.

Words with 躍

活躍hoạt động sôi nổi
跳躍nhảy vọt

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Updated: 2026-07-22