踊り子
Meanings
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Typically refers to a female dancer, especially in traditional or stage contexts. Can also be used for young female dancers in general.
She was a traveling dancer.
The dancers danced brilliantly on stage.
Usage patterns
- 〈踊り子〉になるto become a dancer
She says she wants to become a dancer in the future.
- 〈踊り子〉として舞台に立つto appear on stage as a dancer
In her youth, she performed on stage as a dancer.