Translation guide
A handstand is an act of balancing on your hands with your body upside down. In Japanese, the most common word is 逆立ち (sakadachi). There are also related terms for specific contexts like gymnastics or yoga.
The act of balancing upside down on one's hands, often with legs straight up.
The standard, everyday word for a handstand. Used for both the action and the state.
He is good at doing handstands.
Can you walk on your hands?
A more formal or technical term for a handstand, often used in gymnastics or physical education.
We practiced handstands in gymnastics class.
A specific yoga pose where the body is inverted and supported by the hands.
The Sanskrit-derived name for the handstand pose in yoga. Sometimes shortened to 'ハンドスタンド' in yoga contexts.
I tried the handstand pose in yoga.
In casual yoga contexts, 逆立ち can be used, but the Sanskrit term is more precise.
Moving while in a handstand position by walking on the hands.
A push-up performed while in a handstand position, often against a wall.
The standard term for handstand push-ups. Combines 逆立ち (handstand) and 腕立て伏せ (push-up).
I did 10 handstand push-ups.
逆立ち is the common, everyday word. 倒立 is more formal and often used in sports or academic contexts. In casual conversation, stick with 逆立ち.
ヨガのクラスで逆立ちのポーズをとった。
I did a handstand pose in yoga class.