踏ん張る | Japanese meaning

踏ん張る【ふんばる】

Frequency rank: 8,829. – 8,858.

Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb

to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground)
to hold out; to persist; to make an effort; to exert oneself

Forms

踏ん張る【ふんばる】Frequency rank: 8,829. – 8,858.
踏んばる【ふんばる】
ふんばるFrequency rank: 38,768. – 39,308.

Generated definitions (experimental)

to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground)

This meaning refers to the physical action of stabilizing oneself by getting into a strong, firm position, often in preparation for an exertion or to resist movement.

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He braced his legs on the ground to avoid falling.

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She stood firm against the waves.

to hold out; to persist; to make an effort; to exert oneself

This meaning reflects a more metaphorical or psychological aspect, where one continues to strive or put in effort in challenging situations, refusing to give up.

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He held out and continued studying for the exam until the end.

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I must persist and hold out until the results come out.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to have steady footingthere is a need to stand firmto brace oneself and endureto hold out until the endto push forward despite difficultiesto persist in doing workthe power to stand firmto exert oneself firmly

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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Example sentences

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1. よう。

I braced myself against the crowd.

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