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Words That Start With J for Kids

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  • jab – A jab is a quick poke or push.
  • jacket – A jacket is a type of clothing that you wear over your clothes to keep warm.
  • jackets – A jacket is a piece of clothing you wear over your clothes to keep warm.
  • jagged – Jagged describes something that has a lot of sharp edges or points.
  • jaggy – Jaggy is when something has lots of sharp or pointy parts.
  • jam – Jam is a yummy food made from cooking fruit with sugar.
  • january – January is the first month of the year.
  • japan – Japan is an island country in Asia.
  • jar – A jar is a glass or plastic container that you can use to store food or other items.
  • jaw-twister – A jaw-twister is a fun word or phrase that is hard to say quickly.
  • jawbreaker – A jawbreaker is a round candy that is very hard and colorful.
  • jeans – Jeans are a kind of pants that are made from a thick material called denim.
  • jelly – Jelly is a tasty treat that is soft and jiggly.
  • jellybean – A jellybean is a type of candy that is shaped like a bean.
  • jesting – Jesting means to be funny or to make jokes.
  • jewel – A jewel is a special, beautiful stone that sparkles.
  • jewelry – Jewelry is special items like necklaces, earrings, and bracelets that people wear to look nice.
  • jewels – Jewels are beautiful stones that sparkle and are often used in jewelry like earrings and bracelets.
  • jiggle – Jiggle is when something moves around a little bit, like when you jump and your belly shakes.
  • jiggly – Jiggly is when something shakes or moves in a fun way, like jelly when you touch it.
  • jigsaw – A jigsaw is a fun puzzle that has lots of pieces.
  • jingle – A jingle is a catchy little song that helps you remember something, like a brand or a product.
  • job – A job is something that grown-ups do to earn money.
  • joblessness – Joblessness means not having a job.
  • jog – Jogging is when you run at a steady, easy pace.
  • jogger – A jogger is a person who runs slowly for exercise.
  • joggers – Joggers are special pants that are great for running or exercising.
  • join – Join means to be part of something.
  • joined – Joined means when you connect or become part of a group.
  • joiner – A joiner is a person who connects things, like pieces of wood in a house or parts of a project.
  • joint – A joint is a place in your body where two bones meet.
  • joke – A joke is a funny thing you say or do to make people laugh.
  • jokes – Jokes are silly stories or questions that make us laugh.
  • jokester – A jokester is a person who loves to tell jokes and make others laugh.
  • jokey – Jokey is when someone likes to tell jokes or be funny.
  • jolly – Jolly is a word we use to describe someone who is really happy and full of joy.
  • journal – A journal is a book where you can write about your day, your dreams, and things you like.
  • journey – A journey is when you travel from one place to another.
  • journeys – A journey is when you travel from one place to another.
  • joy – Joy is a really happy feeling you get when something nice happens, like playing your favorite game or...
  • joyful – Joyful means being very happy.
  • jug – A jug is a container used to hold liquids, like water or lemonade.
  • juggle – Juggling means to keep several things in the air by throwing and catching them.
  • juice – Juice is a drink made by squeezing fruits like oranges or apples.
  • juicy – Juicy is a word we use to describe food that has a lot of liquid inside.
  • july – July is the seventh month of the year.
  • jumbled – Jumbled means that things are all mixed together and not arranged properly.
  • jump – Jumping is when you use your legs to leap off the ground.
  • jumper – A jumper is a type of sweater that you wear to stay warm.
  • jumping – Jumping means to leap into the air using your legs.
  • jumpy – Jumpy is when someone is very excited or nervous, and they might move around a lot.
  • june – June is the sixth month of the year.
  • jungle – A jungle is a thick forest that is very warm and has many different kinds of plants and animals.
  • junior – Junior is a word we use for someone who is younger or not as experienced.
  • junk – Junk is things that are not useful or are thrown away.
  • jupiter – Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
  • jurassic – Jurassic is a period in history when many dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
  • just – Just means something is exactly right or fair.
  • justice – Justice means being fair and making sure everyone is treated equally.