縄跳(なわと)び

縄跳(なわと)び refers to both the rope and the activity of jumping rope.

TYPES (jumps):

• 前跳(まえと)び (forward jump)
• 後(うし)ろ跳(と)び (backward jump)
• 二重跳(にじゅうと)び (double under)
• 交差跳(こうさと)び (cross jump)
• 片足跳(かたあしと)び (single-leg jump)

RELATED WORDS (group jumping):

• 大縄(おおなわ): long rope for group jumping
• 大縄跳(おおなわと)び: group jump rope activity

Common expressions

• 縄跳(なわと)びをする (to jump rope)
• 縄跳(なわと)びを跳(と)ぶ (to jump rope)

Cultural note

Jump rope is commonly used in Japanese elementary schools as part of physical education. It's often practiced during winter to stay warm.