縄跳(なわと)び

なわとび
noun
jump rope, skipping rope
1. jump rope, skipping rope
A rope or string that is swung over and under the body while jumping. Also refers to the activity of jumping rope.
縄跳(なわと)びを百回(ひゃっかい)跳(と)んだ。
I jumped rope a hundred times.
体育(たいいく)の授業(じゅぎょう)で縄跳(なわと)びをした。
We did jump rope in physical education class.
二重跳(にじゅうと)びができるようになった。
I learned how to do double unders.
Double unders = jumping while the rope passes under twice

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

TYPES OF 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)

GROUP ACTIVITIES:

  • 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)

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

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Added 2026.1.17 18:47 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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