踏み出す · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 踏み出す | 踏み出さない |
| Polite | 踏み出します | 踏み出しません |
| Past polite | 踏み出しました | 踏み出しませんでした |
| Past | 踏み出した | 踏み出さなかった |
| Te-form | 踏み出して | 踏み出さないで |
| Desire | 踏み出したい | 踏み出したくない |
| Potential | 踏み出せる | 踏み出せない |
| Passive | 踏み出される | 踏み出されない |
| Causative | 踏み出させる | 踏み出させない |
| Causative passive | 踏み出させられる | 踏み出させられない |
| Volitional | 踏み出そう | |
| Polite volitional | 踏み出しましょう | |
| Imperative | 踏み出せ | 踏み出すな |
| Conditional | 踏み出せば | 踏み出さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 踏み出したら | 踏み出さなかったら |
godan verb (-su), intransitive verb, transitive verb
step forward; step forth; advance
Literally or figuratively taking a step forward; often used for making a move or advancing into a new situation.
He stepped forward one step.
You need courage to step into a new world.
godan verb (-su), intransitive verb, transitive verb
start; embark on; set forth on; take steps toward
Metaphorical use: beginning a new endeavor, project, or phase; often implies a decisive first action.
I quit my job and took the first step toward independence.
The government resolved to embark on reforms.
He took a step forward into the dark forest.
She resolved to take the first step toward a new life.