踏ふん張ばる

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

brace one's legs; plant one's feet firmly

Physical action of tensing the legs and planting the feet to resist a force or keep balance. Often used when pushing, pulling, or standing against something.

• 重おもい荷に物もつを持もち上あげる前まえに、しっかり踏ふん張ばってください。

  Before lifting the heavy luggage, brace your legs firmly.

• 強きょう風ふうで倒たおれそうになったが、足あしを踏ふん張ばって耐たえた。

  I almost fell over in the strong wind, but I planted my feet and held on.

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

hold out; persist; exert oneself

Figurative extension: to endure a difficult situation, refuse to give in, or make a determined effort. Often used in contexts of financial struggle, competition, or personal challenges.

• 資し金きんは少すくないが、あと一いっヶか月げつは踏ふん張ばれると思おもう。

  Funds are low, but I think we can hold out for one more month.

• 試し合あいの終しゅう盤ばんで相あい手てチームが踏ふん張ばって逆ぎゃく転てんした。

  In the final stages of the match, the opposing team dug in and turned the game around.