English–Japanese
“step into” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajifumikomu
Example
子どもが浅い川に踏み込みます。ko do mo ga asa i kawa ni fu mi ko mi ma su
A child steps into a shallow river.
How to say “step into” in Japanese
“Step into” in Japanese is 踏み込む (fumikomu).
Expresses entering beyond a boundary with one's whole movement, which can range from calmly stepping in to forcing one's way into a place.
Example sentences with 踏み込む
記者は質問を重ねて、事件の背景に踏み込みました。ki sha wa shitsu mon o kasa ne te ji ken no hai kei ni fu mi ko mi ma shi ta
The reporter delved into the background of the case by asking a series of questions.
Tips for using 踏み込む
- Japanese news reports use 踏み込む (fumikomu) for police entering a place to search it, so "raid" can be more suitable than the gentler "step into" in that setting.