Japanese word

なわとび

Pronunciation

Romajinawatobi

Meaning

  • nounjump rope

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • なわとびをするna wa to bi o su ru

    jump rope

  • なわとびで遊ぶna wa to bi de aso bu

    play with a jump rope

Definition in Japanese

縄を回しながら跳び越える遊びや運動。また、それに使う縄。nawa o mawa shi na ga ra to bi ko e ru aso bi ya un dō ma ta so re ni tsuka u nawa

Word origin

It combines 縄 (nawa, "rope") with 跳び (tobi, "jumping"), the noun form of 跳ぶ (tobu, "to jump").

Usage tips

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

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