踊り子

おどりこ

Also written 踊子

Meanings

1. Noun dancer (usu. female)

Kanji

• 踊 dance. Read as おどる.
• 子 child. Read as こ.

Example sentences

• つまり彼女は下手な踊り子だ。
  That is, she is a poor dancer.
• 稽古場の真ん中の踊り子は今にも踊り始めようとしています。
  The dancer in the middle of the room is ready to begin.

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