N2
ふみきる (fumikiru)
踏み切る
to take the plunge, to make a decision, to launch into something
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used when someone finally decides to do something big or risky after hesitation. 迷いや躊躇の末に、大きな決断をする際に使われます。 (Used when making a big decision after hesitation or reluctance.)
📝 Example Sentences
彼は長年の夢だった独立に踏み切った。
He finally took the plunge and became independent, which had been his long-cherished dream.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "踏み切る"!
会社を辞めて起業に_______のは勇気がいることだ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 躊躇していたことを思い切って始める意味で「踏み切る」を使います。
English: "踏み切る" is used when one resolutely starts something they had been hesitating about.
English: "踏み切る" is used when one resolutely starts something they had been hesitating about.
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