Translation guide
The long jump is a track and field event where athletes sprint and jump as far as possible into a sand pit. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to as 走り幅跳び. This guide covers the sport itself, related actions, and figurative uses.
Referring to the track and field event of long jump.
The standard term for the long jump event in athletics. Used in sports contexts, schools, and competitions.
彼は走り幅跳びで金メダルを取った。
He won the gold medal in the long jump.
体育の授業で走り幅跳びをした。
We did the long jump in PE class.
A shorter, more casual term for long jump. Often used in everyday conversation, especially in school settings.
次の種目は幅跳びだ。
The next event is the long jump.
A loanword from English, sometimes used in sports contexts, but less common than the native terms.
ロングジャンプの選手として活躍している。
He is active as a long jump athlete.
Describing the physical act of making a long jump, not necessarily in a formal sporting context.
Literally 'jump far'. A natural way to describe the action of jumping a long distance.
彼は遠くへ跳ぶことができる。
He can jump a long way.
Means 'jump big', implying a long or powerful jump. Common in casual speech.
もっと大きく跳んでみて。
Try jumping farther.
Using 'long jump' metaphorically to mean a significant advance or leap forward.
Means 'a big leap', used figuratively for progress or advancement. Not directly 'long jump' but conveys the metaphorical sense.
この発明は技術の大きな飛躍だ。
This invention is a huge leap forward in technology.
Literally 'big jump', used in casual contexts to describe a significant leap or improvement.
売り上げが大ジャンプした。
Sales took a big jump.
Do not translate 'long jump' directly as 長い跳躍 (ながいちょうやく) or 長跳び (ながとび). These are not standard terms and will sound unnatural. Use 走り幅跳び for the sport.
彼女は走り幅跳びで新記録を樹立した。
She set a new record in the long jump.
走り幅跳びの砂場にもっと砂が必要だ。
The long jump pit needs more sand.