J is for Joyful Jumps

Explore eight J words in English, Urdu, Spanish, and French.

Words for J

Tap or press a pronunciation hint to hear the word. The written hint is an informal reading guide.

A glass of juice.

Juice

English Juice
Urdu جوس
Spanish Jugo
French Jus

Fun fact: Juice can be made from fruit.

A jar of jam.

Jam

English Jam
Urdu جام
Spanish Mermelada
French Confiture

Fun fact: Jam is often made from cooked fruit.

A small jacket.

Jacket

English Jacket
Urdu جیکٹ
Spanish Chaqueta
French Veste

Fun fact: A jacket helps keep us warm.

A gentle jellyfish.

Jellyfish

English Jellyfish
Urdu جیلی فش
Spanish Medusa
French Méduse

Fun fact: Jellyfish drift through the water.

A clear jar with a lid.

Jar

English Jar
Urdu جار
Spanish Frasco
French Bocal

Fun fact: Jars can hold food, buttons, or treasures.

A golden-brown jackal with pointed ears and a slim tail.

Jackal

English Jackal
Urdu گیدڑ
Spanish Chacal
French Chacal

Fun fact: Jackals are wild relatives of dogs and use calls to communicate.

A faceted blue-green gemstone that catches the light.

Jewel

English Jewel
Urdu جواہر
Spanish Joya
French Bijou

Fun fact: A jewel is a precious stone polished or cut for decoration.

A rounded ceramic water jug with a handle and spout.

Jug

English Jug
Urdu جگ
Spanish Jarra
French Cruche

Fun fact: A jug's handle and spout make liquids easier to carry and pour.

Let's Play

  • Pretend to spread jam on toast.
  • Zip up an imaginary jacket.
  • Float your arms like jellyfish tentacles.
  • Pretend to pour water from a jug.
  • Trace uppercase J and lowercase j in the air.

Parent Corner

  • Recognize uppercase J and lowercase j.
  • Say each word slowly and warmly.
  • Try one word in all four languages.
  • Let the child point, repeat, or simply listen.

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