踏

to dance; to perform dance steps

dealing fully (with); going into (issue, etc.); stepping into; breaking or rushing into

alcove

Colloquial

to step on; to trample down; to tread on

railway crossing; railroad crossing; train crossing; level crossing

starting line; scratch

determination

Sumo

stepping over the edge of the ring

following (a precedent, former policy, etc.); continuing with; sticking to; observing

untrodden; unexplored

place to stand

leather-soled sandals (geta)

Historical term

fumi-e; fumie; tablet bearing Christian images, on which Edo-period authorities forced suspected Christians to trample

allegiance test; loyalty test

foot-operated bellows; foot bellows

Also written 鑪

traditional Japanese clay furnace for smelting iron (operated with large foot bellows); Tatara furnace

trampling down

survey; exploration; field investigation

board (across a ditch, etc.)

step; tread; footboard; running board

pedal (of an organ, etc.); treadle

stepping stone

ball room; dance room

step; (flight of) stairs

highbrow; high-toned; transcendent; transcendental

sounding out; measuring the depths (of a river)

dance music

gatekeeper; crossing guard

treading wheat plants

type of dance where the ground is stamped (Heian period)

unexplored

footprints; trail (of someone)