JLPT N1 Advanced
足がかり
「足掛かり」
Foothold or stepping stone for further progress.
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足掛り alternative kanji
足がかり very common hiragana form
1 Noun
Stepping Stone" / "Starting Point
An initial clue or strategic position used as a base for expanding into a larger objective.
Example
この アルバイト を 足がかり に 、 業界 で の キャリア を 築き たい です 。
I want to use this part-time job as a stepping stone to build a career in the industry.
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2 Noun
Foothold" / "Footing
A physical support or secure spot to place one’s foot while climbing or standing on a precarious surface.
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