跳ぶ

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 跳ぶ, read とぶ, joins the leaping stem written 跳 with the verb ending ぶ.
• Basic usage: It describes a leap in which the body leaves the ground, as in 遠くへ跳ぶ.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing meanings
  • The homophone 飛ぶ centers on flying or moving through the air, while 跳ぶ focuses on jumping or leaping across something.