WORD DETAIL
舞踊
ぶよう
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
舞踊, readぶよう, denotes dance as a performing art or a regional cultural tradition. - Basic usage: It is used for traditional dance presented at a festival or for dances documented on video across different areas.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Dance as performance and tradition
- It refers to dance as a performing art or regional tradition, whether presented onstage or recorded on video. It is broader than a single bodily movement.

