Words that start with J

Your jaw is the bottom part of your face. Your jaw has a separate bone and can move while you keep the rest of your head still. The bones in the picture are a sheep's jawbone and skull.

You are jealous when you have negative thoughts about something being taken away from you. For example, you can be jealous if you think you are going to lose someone you love, or you think someone is getting more attention and will be promoted before you at work.
The dog in the picture is jealous the cat is getting more attention than he is.

A jeep is a fairly small, rugged, four wheel drive vehicle generally used by the military. Similar vehicles used by people outside the military are called jeeps too.

Jelly, also called jam is a way of preserving fruit. Jelly is made from fruit cooked with sugar and then sealed into a jar. Strawberry jelly, as shown in the picture, is one of the most popular flavours. Jelly that is made from citrus fruits like oranges and lemons is called marmalade.
In some countries, only clear jelly without any bits of fruit left in it is called jelly. In some other countries, jello is called jelly.

Jelly slice is a chilled, layered dessert. It usually has a crushed biscuit base, a sweet creamy middle, and a bright jelly topping. It is set in a tray and cut into squares or rectangles. It is a popular dessert in Australia and New Zealand. Jelly slice is kept cold and eaten as a sweet snack or dessert.

Jellyfish are found in every part of the sea, from the warm water at the surface to the cold, dark depths of the ocean. Jellyfish eat tiny sea creatures that drift into their tentacles.
Jellyfish come in almost every colour of the rainbow and range in size from smaller than your fingernail to having tentacles that are many metres long.
Some jellyfish are poisonous and their sting can kill a person. It is best to avoid touching a jellyfish if you don't know what sort it is.

A jet is the common name given to any airplane that is powered by jet engines rather than propellers. Most modern aircraft are powered by jet engines, so people tend to refer to smaller, faster military aircraft as jets.

A jetski is a small motor-powered water vehicle that one or two people can ride. It is similar to a motorcycle, but it travels across water instead of land. The rider steers with handlebars and controls the speed with a throttle.

A Jew is a person whose religion is Judaism.

Jewelry is name for a range of special items people wear to make themselves look prettier. They can be made from things like gold, silver, beads, or gems.

People might wear jewelry on their neck, ears, wrists, or fingers. They can include bracelets, rings, necklaces, or earrings.