JMdict: 1450280

踏ん張る 【ふんばる】

  1. [v5r,vi] to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground)
  2. [v5r,vi] to hold out; to persist; to make an effort; to exert oneself
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
踏 Step, Trample, Carry Through, Appraise, Evade Payment トウ ふ.む, ふ.まえる
張 Lengthen, Counter For Bows & Stringed Instruments, Stretch, Spread, Put Up (tent) チョウ は.る, -は.り, -ば.り