Japanese dictionary
How to say "dancer" in Japanese
ダンサーだんさー · dansā
"Dancer" in Japanese is ダンサー (dansā). A traditional dancer can be called 踊り手 (odorite).
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Ways to say "dancer" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| ダンサーだんさー · dansā | Dancer. |
| 踊り手おどりて · odorite | Dancer (traditional). |
How to use it
Professional dance careers often use katakana: バレエダンサー (ballet dancer).
A geisha trainee in Kyoto who dances is a 舞妓 (maiko).
Example sentences
- 姉はプロのダンサーです。Ane wa puro no dansā desu.My older sister is a professional dancer.
- 将来ダンサーになりたいです。Shōrai dansā ni naritai desu.I want to be a dancer in the future.
- ダンサーたちの動きがすばらしかったです。Dansātachi no ugoki ga subarashikatta desu.The dancers' movements were wonderful.
- 京都で舞妓さんの踊りを見ました。Kyōto de maiko-san no odori o mimashita.I saw a maiko dance in Kyoto.
- お祭りの踊り手を募集しています。O-matsuri no odorite o boshū shite imasu.They're looking for dancers for the festival.
- 彼女はバレエダンサーとして活躍しています。Kanojo wa baree dansā to shite katsuyaku shite imasu.She is active as a ballet dancer.
Questions
What is a 舞妓?
A 舞妓 (maiko) is an apprentice geisha, mainly in Kyoto, trained in traditional dance and music.
How do you say "I want to be a ___" in Japanese?
Say 〜になりたいです (... ni naritai desu), as in ダンサーになりたいです.
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