Japanese

ふみきる
Meaning: to take the plunge; to decide; to make a move
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 踏み切る 踏み切ない
Polite 踏み切ます 踏み切ません
Past 踏み切た 踏み切なかった
Polite + Past 踏み切ました 踏み切ませんでした
Te-form 踏み切て 踏み切なくて
Potential 踏み切られる 踏み切られない
Passive 踏み切られる 踏み切られない
Causative 踏み切させる 踏み切させない
Imperative 踏み切ろ 踏み切るな

Handwriting

踏
み
切
る

Example sentences

The government finally took the plunge and increased taxes.
交渉が決裂したため、組合は実力行使に踏み切った。
As negotiations broke down, the union decided to take industrial action.
業績不振のため、その会社は人員削減に踏み切った。
The company decided to cut staff due to poor business performance.
賃金の値上げを求めて、鉄道員たちが罷業に踏み切った。
Seeking a wage increase, the railway workers went on strike.

Usage Notes

Often used for difficult or major decisions that require determination.

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