“Leap” in Japanese
Short answer
Leap in Japanese is “飛躍” (hiyaku). Full meaning: leap, jump; stepping out into the wider world, becoming active on a wider stage, playing an active part (in); rapid progress, dramatic development, making great strides, making a leap forward.
Other ways to say “Leap” in Japanese
跳躍
chouyaku jump, leap, skip, bound
飛び
tobi flying, leaping, flight, leap; zero, naught, oh; flying fish (esp. the Japanese flying fish, Cypselurus agoo)
ぶっ飛び
buttobi flying far, blasting (e.g. into the sky), powerful jump, leap
飛
tobi flying, leaping, flight, leap; zero, naught, oh; flying fish (esp. the Japanese flying fish, Cypselurus agoo)
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