Translation and Meaning of: 舞う - mau
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 舞う (mau) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: mau
Kana: まう
Type: verb
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Translation / Meaning: to dance; shake
Meaning in English: to dance;to flutter about;to revolve
Definition: The movement of objects floating or swaying in the wind or water.
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- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (舞う) mau
The Japanese word "舞う" (mau) is a verb meaning "to dance" or "to float". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when dancing was a popular form of entertainment in the Japanese imperial court. The word is composed of the characters "舞" (ma), which means "dance", and "う" (u), which is a verbal particle that indicates the action of doing something. The word is often used in poetic and literary contexts to describe the dancing of leaves, flowers or other objects floating in the air.How to Write in Japanese - (舞う) mau
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Verbal conjugation of 舞う
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 舞う (mau)
- 舞う - Basic shape
- 舞い - Shape yourself
- 舞え - Imperative form
- 舞うた - Passed form
Synonyms and Similar - (舞う) mau
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
舞い踊る; 舞い上がる; 舞い降りる; 舞い散る; 舞い落ちる; 舞い戻る; 舞い狂う; 舞い込む; 舞い込める; 舞い込ませる
Words containing: 舞う
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: みまう
Romaji: mimau
Translation / Meaning:
ask later (health); visit
Kana: ふるまう
Romaji: furumau
Translation / Meaning:
behave; drive; entertain (vt)
Kana: しまう
Romaji: shimau
Translation / Meaning:
finish; to close; do something completely; save; to put an end to
Words with the same pronunciation: まう mau
Example Sentences - (舞う) mau
Below are some example sentences:
落ち葉が風に舞う。
Ochiba ga kaze ni mau
Fallen leaves dance in the wind.
- 落ち葉 - fallen leaves
- が - subject particle
- 風 - wind
- に - location particle
- 舞う - dance, spin
風に舞う花びらが美しいです。
Kaze ni mau hanabira ga utsukushii desu
The petals dancing in the wind are beautiful.
- 風に舞う - It means "dancing in the wind," it is an expression that describes the action of flower petals being carried by the wind.
- 花びら - It means "flower petals".
- が - It is a grammatical participle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case "flower petals".
- 美しい - It means "beautiful".
- です - It is a grammatical particle that indicates the end of a sentence and is also used to indicate respect or formality.
彼女は病気の友人を見舞うために病院に行きました。
Kanojo wa byouki no yuujin wo mimau tame ni byouin ni ikimashita
She went to the hospital to visit a sick friend.
She went to the hospital to see her sick friend.
- 彼女 (kanojo) - she
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 病気 (byouki) - illness
- の (no) - possessive particle
- 友人 (yuujin) - friend
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 見舞う (mimau) - visit (someone who is sick)
- ために (tameni) - for
- 病院 (byouin) - hospital
- に (ni) - location particle
- 行きました (ikimashita) - was (past of go)
彼女は仕舞う前に部屋を片付けた。
Kanojo wa shimau mae ni heya wo katazuketa
She tidied up the room before finishing.
She cleaned the room before the end.
- 彼女 - she
- は - topic particle
- 仕舞う - tidy up, store
- 前に - before
- 部屋 - quarto, room
- を - direct object particle
- 片付けた - fixed, organized
彼女は優雅に振舞う。
Kanojo wa yūga ni furumau
She behaves elegantly.
She behaves gracefully.
- 彼女 - she
- は - topic particle
- 優雅に - elegantemente
- 振舞う - comportar-se
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "to dance; shake" é "(舞う) mau". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.