godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
Basic physical action of striking with the foot. Originally an ichidan verb, now godan.
彼はボールを強く蹴った。
He kicked the ball hard.
ドアを蹴って開けた。
He kicked the door open.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
Figurative use: to forcefully reject an offer, proposal, or request. Often used in business or negotiation contexts.
会社は組合の要求を蹴った。
The company rejected the union's demands.
彼女はプロポーズを蹴った。
She turned down the marriage proposal.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
stamp (on the ground); plant one's feet firmly
Describes pressing the feet down hard, often for stability or emphasis. Common in sports or when bracing oneself.
走る前に地面を蹴ってスタートした。
He stamped the ground and started running.
マウンドを蹴って投げる。
He plants his foot on the mound and throws.