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踏み込む
Meaning in Englishto step into (someone else's territory, to break into, to raid
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What it means
踏み込む means to step into or enter a space or situation more directly, physically or metaphorically, often implying initiative or probing.
Main meanings
- Physical entry into a space or location.
- Metaphorically entering a topic, discussion, or issue with depth or assertiveness.
- Crossing boundaries or intruding into someone’s personal or professional space.
- Investigating or probing to uncover details.
How to use it
Used in formal writing and everyday speech to indicate stepping into action or entering a situation. Common collocations include 議論に踏み込む, 話題に踏み込む, and 相手の領域に踏み込む; context determines whether the nuance is proactive, invasive, or investigative.
Variants and close terms
- 切り込む (kirikomu) — to thrust into a situation, often more forceful
- 侵入する (shinnyū suru) — to invade or trespass, more formal
- 退く (shirizoku) — to step back, antonym
Composition
- 踏: to step on; base meaning relates to foot and contact
- 込: to go into, to crowd in; conveys entering or inclusion
Etymology
踏む from stepping; 込む meaning to go into; combination forms the verb meaning to step into.
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verb (五段動詞)
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N1
意気込む
ikigomu
to be enthusiastic about
N1
割込む
warikomu
to cut in, to disturb
N1
踏まえる
fumaeru
to be based on, to have origin in
N1
放り込む
hourikomu
to throw into
N1
見込み
mikomi
prospects, expectation, hope
N1
申込
moushikomi
application, request, proposal
N2
思い込む
omoikomu
to be under impression that, to be convinced that
N2
突っ込む
tsukkomu
to plunge into, to stick into
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溶け込む
tokekomu
to melt into; to become a part of
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