English–Japanese
“step on” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajifumu
Example
小さな石を踏みます。chii sa na ishi o fu mi ma su
I step on a small stone.
How to say “step on” in Japanese
“Step on” in Japanese is 踏む (fumu).
It centers on placing a foot on a surface or object, whether deliberately or by accident.
Example sentences with 踏む
公園で落ち葉を踏みます。kō en de o chi ba o fu mi ma su
I step on fallen leaves in the park.
混んだ電車で、前の人の足を踏みました。ko n da den sha de mae no hito no ashi o fu mi ma shi ta
I stepped on the foot of the person in front of me on a crowded train.
Tips for using 踏む
- In everyday Japanese, 踏む (fumu) often describes accidentally putting a foot on a small object, such as a stone or a toy.