expression, godan verb (-mu)
take steps; follow the steps (of a procedure)
Used for proceeding through a series of stages or following a prescribed order. Often appears as 段階を踏んで (step by step).
問題解決には段階を踏んで取り組む必要がある。
We need to tackle the problem step by step.
Before introducing the new system, step-by-step preparation is essential.