JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
踏み切る
To push off the ground to jump; to take the plunge and make a bold decision.
Readings
Other forms
踏み切ります polite form
踏み切った plain past
踏み切って te-form
踏み切らない plain negative
1 Verb
To Take Off" / "To Jump
Describes the forceful action of pushing against the ground with one’s feet to initiate a jump.
Example
走り幅跳び の 選手 が 、 力強く 踏み切った 。
The long jumper took off powerfully.
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2 Verb
To Take the Plunge" / "To Make a Bold Decision
Indicates the act of finally executing a significant or drastic decision after overcoming hesitation.
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