A plank or board placed to cross a ditch, stream, or gap; often temporary.
We laid a board across the stream and went to the other side.
pedal (of an organ, etc.); treadle
A foot-operated lever or pedal, especially on an organ, sewing machine, or similar device.
Press the organ pedal to produce sound.
The stair treads have become slippery.
Old cars had running boards.
Standard kanji spelling.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common but still used.
Compound of 踏み (fumi, 'stepping', from verb 踏む) + 板 (ita, 'board').