Mnemonic
A bird with one powerful leg discovers two combs stuck upright in the earth. It stomps down on the first comb — SPROING — bouncing up, then kicks off the second comb mid-air — SPROING — rocketing even higher in a spectacular leap that carries it clear over the treetops!
Additional thoughts
Picture the two combs as flexible springboards embedded in the ground, their teeth bending and snapping back. The bird's single strong leg does all the work, turning each comb into a catapult for a double-bounce leap.Quick recall
A bird stomps its leg on two combs like springboards, launching into a sky-high leap.Details
The keyword for 躍 is leap. This kanji conveys the idea of springing up or bounding forward with great energy and vigor. It describes the dynamic action of jumping or leaping, whether literally as a physical movement or figuratively as in making a dramatic advance or surge. The character carries a strong sense of vitality, excitement, and active motion.
- On'yomi
- やく
- Kun'yomi
- おど.る