Translation guide
A sudden forward movement, often with a weapon or in exercise. In Japanese, the best choice depends on whether it's a physical attack, an exercise move, or a sudden reach.
A quick, forceful forward movement, especially with a weapon or in a fight.
General term for a thrust or lunge, used in martial arts and sword fighting.
彼は鋭い突きを繰り出した。
He delivered a sharp lunge.
A forward step with one leg bent, used in workouts.
The standard loanword for the exercise lunge. Widely understood in fitness contexts.
今日のトレーニングはランジから始めましょう。
Let's start today's workout with lunges.
A quick forward movement to grab or reach something.
A stepping-in lunge, often used in kendo or sports to describe the footwork of a lunge.
踏み込みが足りないと、相手に届かない。
If your lunge is insufficient, you won't reach your opponent.
A rushing charge or dash forward, more like a bull rush than a precise lunge. Used for reckless forward movement.
彼は敵に向かって突進した。
He lunged at the enemy.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'stepping forward', sometimes used in exercise instructions, but less common than ランジ.
前方への踏み出しをゆっくり行ってください。
Please perform the forward lunge slowly.
Literally 'jump and cling', used for lunging to grab something or someone eagerly.
子供が母親に飛びついた。
The child lunged at his mother.
Means 'reach out one's hand', often used for a sudden reach or lunge to grab something.
彼は落ちそうな本に手を伸ばした。
He lunged for the falling book.