踏む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 踏む
1
to step on; to tread on; to trample on
Examples
その男は私の足を踏んだのにわびることさえしなかった。
The man did not so much as apologize for stepping on my foot.
2
to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to visit
3
to experience; to undergo
Examples
彼女が初舞台を踏んだのは1969年であった。
Her first appearance on the stage was in 1969.
4
to follow (rules, principles, etc.); to go through (e.g. formalities); to complete
Examples
何をするにも順序を踏んでやりなさい。
No matter what you do, you must follow the correct order.
5
to estimate; to guess; to judge; to value; to appraise
Examples
私はもっと敵の抵抗があると踏んでたんだけど、むしろ中枢に進むほど敵が減ってきてる・・・。おかしいと思わないかしら？
I had expected stronger resistance from the enemy but if anything there are less of them as we advance to the centre... Don't you think that's strange?
6
to rhyme
7
to succeed to (e.g. the throne)
Kanji in this Word
踏
15 strokes
Frequency: 723
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
step
trample
carry through
appraise
evade payment
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふ.む
ふ.まえる
履
15 strokes
Frequency: 1619
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
perform
complete
footgear
shoes
boots
put on (the feet)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
は.く
践
13 strokes
Frequency: 1570
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
tread
step on
trample
practice
carry through
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふ.む
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