English–Japanese

“jump rope” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinawatobi

Example

妹となわとびをします。imōto to na wa to bi o shi ma su

I jump rope with my sister.

Illustration for なわとび (jump rope)

How to say “jump rope” in Japanese

“Jump rope” in Japanese is なわとび (nawatobi).

It centers on repeatedly jumping while a rope passes under the feet and over the head.

Full entry for なわとび: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with なわとび

公園でなわとびの練習をします。kō en de na wa to bi no ren shū o shi ma su

I practice jumping rope at the park.

Tips for using なわとび

  • Children often use a chant or count during なわとび (nawatobi) to keep a steady jumping rhythm.

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