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.
A forward step with one leg bent, used in workouts.
The standard loanword for the exercise lunge. Widely understood in fitness contexts.
A quick forward movement to grab or reach something.
He delivered a sharp lunge.
A stepping-in lunge, often used in kendo or sports to describe the footwork of a lunge.
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.
He lunged at the enemy.
Let's start today's workout with lunges.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'stepping forward', sometimes used in exercise instructions, but less common than ランジ.
Please perform the forward lunge slowly.
Literally 'jump and cling', used for lunging to grab something or someone eagerly.
The child lunged at his mother.
Means 'reach out one's hand', often used for a sudden reach or lunge to grab something.
He lunged for the falling book.