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踏ん張る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 踏ん張る.
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Entry
1
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground)
Examples
群衆に押されないよう力を入れて踏ん張った。
I braced myself against the crowd.
2
to hold out; to persist; to make an effort; to exert oneself
Examples
土壇場で踏ん張ってその契約を勝ち取らない限り、我々は破産も同然だ。
If we don't make a last ditch stand at winning that contract, we may very well go under.
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