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What is the Kanji for 'Step on' and 'Step'? | 踏

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Step on' and 'Step', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Step on' and 'Step' is 踏.

    kanji

    踏

    Meaning

    Step on, Step

    Reading

    kunyomiふ

    fu

    onyomiとう

    tou

    Parts

    沓 足Foot, Sufficient

    Example Word

    踏切: crossing or railroad. The Japanese noun '踏切 (ふみきり)' refers to a 'railroad crossing', which is a place where a road or path intersects with railway tracks. It is commonly used in contexts related to transportation and safety. For example: Be careful at the railroad crossing「踏切に気をつけて」(ふみきりにきをつけて). The train is approaching the crossing「電車が踏切に近づいている」(でんしゃがふみきりにちかづいている). This word is essential for understanding directions and safety warnings in Japan.

    Radical

    足

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    736

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 踏

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    沓

    kanji

    足

    Meaning

    Foot, Sufficient

Words Using 踏

This kanji is used in 4 words:

    word

    踏切

    Meaning

    Crossing, Railroad

    word

    踏まえる

    Meaning

    Base

    word

    踏む

    Meaning

    Step

    word

    踏み込む

    Meaning

    Step in

Kanji Related to 踏 Through the Part 足

These 4 kanji contain the part 足 as well.

    kanji

    促

    Meaning

    Urge, Press

    kanji

    距

    Meaning

    Distance

    kanji

    践

    Meaning

    Tread, Implement

    kanji

    捉

    Meaning

    Catch

Learn the Kanji 踏

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 踏 mean?

踏 means 'Step on' and 'Step'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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