JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
跳 — hop
- Reading
- チョウ・は.ねる・と.ぶ・\~と.び
- Meaning
- hop; leap up; spring; jerk; prance; buck; splash; sputter; snap
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
跳 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is チョウ・は.ねる・と.ぶ・\~と.び and it means hop; leap up; spring; jerk; prance; buck; splash; sputter; snap. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
跳 appears in everyday japanese words such as 跳ぶ (to jump) and 跳ねる (to jump).
Japanese words containing 跳
Frequently asked questions
What does 跳 mean in Japanese?
跳 means hop; leap up; spring; jerk; prance; buck; splash; sputter; snap in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 跳 read?
跳 is read チョウ・は.ねる・と.ぶ・\~と.び. Reading it inside real words — 跳ぶ and 跳ねる — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 跳 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 跳 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 跳 in a word?
A common word containing 跳 is 跳ぶ (とぶ) — "to jump". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 跳 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 跳 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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