Conjugation
Tap for 踏む (step on)
Tap for 踏まえる (based on)
- 踏む — to step on; to tread
- 踏まえる — to base on; to take into account
- 踏切 — railroad crossing
- 踏襲 — to follow or inherit (a policy)
- 踏破 — to travel through; to conquer (a route)
- 雑踏 — crowd; congestion
The character 踏 combines 足 (foot) with the sound element 沓 (くつ / shoe), expressing the act of firmly stepping or pressing with the foot. It suggests movement with intention — to step forward, to proceed, or to take action based on solid ground.