noun
stepping into; rushing in; diving into (an issue)
Refers to physically entering a place forcefully or deeply engaging with a matter. Often used in contexts like police raids, investigative reporting, or tackling a problem head-on.
警察が麻薬組織に踏み込みを行った。
The police conducted a raid on the drug ring.
記者は事件の核心に踏み込みをかけた。
The reporter dove into the heart of the case.
noun
alcove; step-in space
A small recessed area or alcove, often found in traditional Japanese architecture, such as a raised step-in space at the entrance of a room or a small storage nook.
この部屋には小さな踏み込みがある。
This room has a small alcove.