Word details

轍を踏む

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 轍を踏む.

Dictionary

Entry

轍を踏むてつをふむExpressionGodan verbFreq #42673
1

Idiomatic expression

to repeat someone's mistake; to make the same mistake as one's predecessor; to follow the ruts (of a previous cart)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

rut, wheel track

19 strokesFrequency 2,484

On

テツ

Kun

わだちいわだち

step, trample, carry through, appraise, evade payment

15 strokesFrequency 723JLPT N1Grade 8

On

トウ

Kun

ふ.むふ.まえる

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