縄跳(なわと)び

なわとび
noun
jump rope, skipping rope
sports
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.
毎朝(まいあさ)縄跳(なわと)びで体(からだ)を鍛(きた)えている。
I train my body with jump rope every morning.

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

Common expressions

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 2026.8.8 18:25
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