JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
踏 — step
- Reading
- トウ・ふ.む・ふ.まえる
- Meaning
- step; trample; carry through; appraise; evade payment
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
踏 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is トウ・ふ.む・ふ.まえる and it means step; trample; carry through; appraise; evade payment. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
踏 appears in everyday japanese words such as 踏切 (railway crossing), 踏む (to step on) and 踏まえる (to be based on).
Japanese words containing 踏
Frequently asked questions
What does 踏 mean in Japanese?
踏 means step; trample; carry through; appraise; evade payment in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 踏 read?
踏 is read トウ・ふ.む・ふ.まえる. Reading it inside real words — 踏切 and 踏む and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 踏 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 踏 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 踏 in a word?
A common word containing 踏 is 踏切 (ふみきり) — "railway crossing". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 踏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 踏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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