stumbling; tripping
Physical act of tripping or stumbling, often over an obstacle.
I tripped over a stone and fell.
Figurative use for a mistake, failure, or obstacle in a plan or life; often used in phrases like つまずきを経験する.
There is much to learn from business setbacks.
Kana spelling is standard; the kanji form 躓き is rare and may not be recognized by all readers.
Kanji form is uncommon and may be unfamiliar; use the kana spelling in most contexts.
Derived from the verb つまずく (to stumble). The kanji 躓 is a non-jōyō character meaning 'stumble'.