English–Japanese
“brace oneself” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajifunbaru
Example
重い荷物を持つために、足を踏ん張ります。omo i ni motsu o mo tsu ta me ni ashi o fu n ba ri ma su
I brace my legs to lift a heavy load.
How to say “brace oneself” in Japanese
“Brace oneself” in Japanese is 踏ん張る (funbaru).
Describes keeping the feet firmly planted and using strength to resist movement or continue through difficulty.
Example sentences with 踏ん張る
坂道で転ばないように、足を踏ん張ります。saka michi de koro ba na i yō ni ashi o fu n ba ri ma su
I brace my legs to avoid falling on the slope.
Tips for using 踏ん張る
- The expression 踏ん張りどころ (funbari dokoro) identifies a point at which persistence is especially needed, showing how the verb extends into everyday discussion of difficult situations.