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踏み切る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 踏み切る.
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Entry
1
to take off; to jump; to leap
2
to take the plunge; to decide; to embark on; to venture into; to launch out into
Examples
彼は多くの希望と不安を抱いて結婚にふみきった。
He embarked on his marriage with many hopes and fears.
3
Sumo
to step out of the ring
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