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VocabJLPT N3
to jump in
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to jump in
  2. 2. to leap in
  3. 3. to burst in
This compound う-verb means "to jump into" or "to dive into" something, both literally and figuratively. Literally it can mean jumping into water or a crowd, while figuratively it expresses throwing oneself into a new challenge or situation boldly. It conveys a sense of sudden, decisive action.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Sorry I'm late!" I rushed into the meeting room.

Sentence 2

"I'll go," she said, and dove into the water!

Sentence 3

I'm probably the type who deliberately jumps into trouble.

Sentence 4

Do we really need to jump into the river right here, right now?

Sentence 5

"I'm scared but I'm going for it!" — and you jumped right into the ocean!