躍おどり上あがる

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Meanings

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godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

spring up; leap to one's feet; jump up and down

Describes a sudden, energetic upward movement, often from a seated or crouched position, or repeated jumping in excitement.

驚おどろいて椅い子すから躍おどり上あがった。
I sprang up from my chair in surprise.
子こ供どもたちは嬉うれしくて躍おどり上あ

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た

。

The children jumped up and down with joy.

Written forms

躍おどり上あがるUsage66%
Standard kanji spelling emphasizing a sudden, vigorous leap.
おどりあがるUsage22%
踊おどり上あがるUsage6%
Alternate spelling using 踊, which can suggest a more dance-like or rhythmic jumping.
おどり上あがるUsage6%
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; less common but still encountered.

Kanji

躍leap, dance, skip
上above, up
踊jump, dance, leap

Similar words

飛とび上あがる
飛び上がる also means to jump up, but often implies a more literal leap into the air, while 躍り上がる can carry a nuance of dancing or springing with emotion.

Etymology

Compound of 躍り (continuative form of 躍る 'to leap, dance') + 上がる 'to rise'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally expresses a vigorous upward springing motion.