踊り子・踊子|おどりこodoriko[0]heiban (flat)

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Which spelling to use
踊り子踊り子 is the more common written form and the recommended choice for beginners. It combines kanji and kana.
踊子踊子 is a less common variant written entirely in kanji, with irregular okurigana. Beginners should choose 踊り子 instead.
Definitions
  1. noundancer (usu. female)
    つまり彼女かのじょは下手へたな踊り子おどりこだ。↗
    That is, she is a poor dancer.
Synonyms & antonyms
  • SynonymダンサーNeutralA loanword for a dancer, typically of Western-style dance; common in everyday use.
  • Synonym踊り手おどりてNeutralA person who dances, regardless of gender or whether it is their profession; stresses the performer. 「踊り子」 usually suggests a woman who dances for a living.

Use 「踊り子」 for a girl or young woman who dances, or a woman dancing for a living; it carries a traditional flavor, as in Kawabata's 「伊豆の踊子」. For dancers in general, say 「ダンサー」 or 「踊り手」.

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Japanese definitions
  1. 踊おどり(盆踊ぼんおどり)を踊おどる少女しょうじょ。
  2. 踊おどることを職業しょくぎょうとする女性じょせい。ダンサー。
  3. どじょうの隠語いんご。
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