godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
Physical leaping or springing upward; often used for sudden, lively movements. Compare 踊る for dancing.
See also: 踊る
魚が水面から躍った。
A fish leaped out of the water.
驚いて椅子から躍り上がった。
Startled, I jumped up from my chair.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
move around; bounce up and down
Describes something moving restlessly or bouncing, such as a child jumping around or an object jolting.
子供たちがトランポリンで躍っている。
The children are bouncing up and down on the trampoline.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
Figurative use for the heart pounding or throbbing, typically from excitement, anticipation, or nervousness. Often written in kana.
胸が躍るようなニュースだった。
It was news that made my heart pound.
初めてのデートで心が躍った。
My heart throbbed with excitement on my first date.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
be messy; be untidy
Describes handwriting that is messy, uneven, or jumping around on the page. Often used with 字 or 文字.
彼の字は躍っていて読みにくい。
His handwriting is messy and hard to read.