Translation of Japanese word "飛ぶ" to English
飛ぶ
とぶ
[tobu]
IPA: /tobu/
Meaning
VerbTo travel through the air, another gas, or a vacuum, without being in contact with a grounded surface.
How to use
飛ぶ (tobu) — 'to fly / jump'. Group 1. 鳥が飛ぶ — a bird flies. 高くジャンプする — jump high. 飛行機で飛ぶ — fly by plane. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
to fly / jump
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 飛ぶ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): とぶ
Romaji Transcription: tobu
Example Sentences
鳥は空を飛ぶ。
とりは そらを とぶ。
The bird flies through the sky.
飛行機で飛ぶ。
ひこうきで とぶ。
I fly by airplane.
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Common phrases
- 鳥が飛ぶ— a bird flies
- 鳥は空を飛ぶ。— The bird flies through the sky.
Frequency rank: #346 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "飛ぶ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "飛ぶ" means "to fly / jump" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "飛ぶ"?▼
The word "飛ぶ" is read as "とぶ" (tobu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "鳥は空を飛ぶ。".
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