ichidan verb, transitive verb
throw oneself; hurl oneself; fling oneself
Used almost exclusively in the fixed expression 身を躍らせる, meaning to physically throw or launch one's body into something, often with a sense of reckless abandon.
See also: 身を躍らせる
彼は川に身を躍らせた。
He threw himself into the river.
選
The athlete flung himself toward the goal.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
stir one's feelings; make one's heart pound; get excited
Used in the fixed expressions 心を躍らせる or 胸を躍らせる, meaning to cause one's heart to leap with excitement or anticipation, not physical movement.
新しいプロジェクトの話を聞いて、心を躍らせた。
Hearing about the new project made my heart leap.
彼女は旅行の計画に胸を躍らせている。
She is excited about the travel plans.