舞う
まう
mau
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 42 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
舞う (まう (mau)) means "to dance". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to dance
Also : to whirl · to flutter · to revolve
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Example Sentences
バレエダンサーは音楽に合わせて優雅に舞う。
ばれえだんさーはおんがくにあわせてゆうがにまう。
Ballet dancers move gracefully to the music.
秋の文化祭で、彼女たちは色鮮やかな衣装で舞った。
あきのぶんかさいで、かのじょたちはいろあざやかないしょうでまった。
At the autumn cultural festival, they danced in vibrant costumes.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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