No. 2,261 in Japanese
踊る
To dance.
In a sentence
彼女は美しく踊る。
She dances beautifully.
The word '踊る' is used here to describe the physical action of dancing, emphasizing elegance and skill.
心が踊るような気持ちだった。
I felt as if my heart were dancing with joy.
The word '踊る' in this sentence is used metaphorically to describe an emotional state of excitement or joy.
木の葉が風に踊る。
The leaves dance in the wind.
Here, '踊る' metaphorically represents the movement of leaves caused by the wind, giving a poetic imagery.
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