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.
He won the gold medal in the long jump.
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.
The next event is the long jump.
A loanword from English, sometimes used in sports contexts, but less common than the native terms.
He is active as a long jump athlete.
Describing the physical act of making a long jump, not necessarily in a formal sporting context.
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.
This invention is a huge leap forward in technology.
Literally 'big jump', used in casual contexts to describe a significant leap or improvement.
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.
She set a new record in the long jump.
The long jump pit needs more sand.