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跳
On'yomi
チョウ
CHOU
Kun'yomi
は.ねる・と.ぶ・-と.び
haneru / tobu / tobi
hop · leap up · spring · jerk · prance · buck · splash · sputter · snap
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of foot and omen. Jumping with foot.
Symbolism
Jump, leap, hop. Represents jumping.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Embracing hope
Words & Expressions
Words written with 跳
跳躍ちょうやくjump
跳ねるはねるhane
縄跳びなわとびjump rope
跳ね上がるはねあがるjump up
走り幅跳びはしりはばとびlong jump
走り高跳びはしりたかとびhigh jump
Four-Character Compounds
跳梁跋扈
ちょうりょうばっこ
being rampant; domination
跋扈跳梁
ばっこちょうりょう
evildoers being rampant and roaming at will
Proverbs & Idioms
跳ね返りが強い
はねかえりがつよい
Strong bounce-back
Being rebellious or resistant to control
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 跳 mean in Japanese?
跳 means hop, leap up, spring, jerk, prance, buck, splash, sputter, snap.
How do you read 跳?
On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: は.ねる、と.ぶ、-と.び (haneru, tobu, tobi).
How many strokes does 跳 have?
跳 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 足 (foot).
Is 跳 a good kanji for a tattoo?
跳 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means hop, leap up, spring, jerk, prance, buck, splash, sputter, snap. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.