Meaning

Primary

Jump

Alternatives

Leap, Bound, Skip

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

If you hop and leap into the air, you probably are doing a jump and leap into the air.

Reading

ちょうやく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

この授業は、生徒たちの跳躍力を伸ばすことを目的としています。

This lesson is aimed at improving students’ leaping, jumping, and hopping skills.

Kanji Composition