midair stunt; aerial stunt
Refers to acrobatic or theatrical stunts performed while suspended in the air, often in kabuki, circus, or action films.
The kabuki midair stunt captivates the audience.
アクション映画で俳優が宙乗りに挑戦した。
The actor attempted an aerial stunt in the action movie.
Compound of 宙 (chū, 'midair') and 乗り (nori, 'riding' or 'performing'), referring to stunts performed while suspended in the air.