跳び箱

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 跳び箱 (とびばこ) combines vaulting 跳び and box 箱 to denote the tiered gymnasium vaulting box.
• Basic usage: It is jumped over in physical education and paired with a safety mat.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Gym equipment rather than a container
  • A 跳び箱 is constructed for vaulting with hands and body, not for storing or carrying objects.