Translation guide
The English phrase 'hop, step and jump' refers to the triple jump athletic event. In Japanese, this is expressed with a specific compound noun. This guide covers how to refer to the event itself and related actions.
Referring to the track and field event consisting of a hop, a step, and a jump.
Describing the sequence of movements in the triple jump or similar playful actions.
Verbal phrase using loanwords to describe the three actions sequentially. Natural in casual speech.
Standard term for the triple jump event. Literally 'three-step jump'.
He won the gold medal in the triple jump.
Triple jump athletes are fast runners.
Loanword from English, sometimes used in sports commentary or casual contexts. Less common than 三段跳び.
The hop, step and jump is a type of track and field event.
The children played by hopping, stepping, and jumping.
Technical breakdown of the three phases: hop (one-footed jump), step (takeoff), and jump (leap). Used in coaching contexts.
The triple jump is performed in the order of hop, step, and jump.