Japanese

ふみだす
Meaning: to step forward; to take a step; to start something new
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 踏み出す 踏み出さない
Polite 踏み出します 踏み出しません
Past 踏み出した 踏み出さなかった
Polite + Past 踏み出しました 踏み出しませんでした
Te-form 踏み出して 踏み出さなくて
Potential 踏み出せる 踏み出せない
Passive 踏み出される 踏み出されない
Causative 踏み出させる 踏み出させない
Imperative 踏み出せ 踏み出すな

Handwriting

踏
み
出
す

Example sentences

He took a new step toward his dream.
夢に向かって、一歩踏み出した。
I took a step toward my dream.
夢を叶えるための第一ステップを踏み出した。
I took the first step towards making my dream come true.
彼は恐怖心を克服し、一歩踏み出した。
He overcame his fear and took a step forward.
彼は自分の夢に向かって、果敢な一歩を踏み出した。
He took a bold step toward his dream.

Usage Notes

Can refer literally to moving one's foot forward or figuratively to embarking on a new path or project.

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