How to use 踏み外す (ふみはずす)
Meaning of 踏み外す
The Japanese verb "踏み外す" (ふみはずす, fumihazusu) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- To step wrong: Refers to making a misstep, typically physically stepping incorrectly.
- Example: 彼は注意を払わずに階段を踏み外した。
- Translation: He stepped wrong on the stairs without paying attention.
- To deviate: Used metaphorically to mean deviating from a moral or expected path.
- Example: 彼はプレッシャーのために道を踏み外すことが多い。
- Translation: He often deviates from the right path due to pressure.