JMdict: 2131030
轍を踏む 【てつをふむ】
- [exp,v5m] to repeat someone's mistake; to make the same mistake as one's predecessor; to follow the ruts (of a previous cart)
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 轍 | Rut, Wheel Track | テツ | わだちい, わだち | |
| 踏 | Step, Trample, Carry Through, Appraise, Evade Payment | トウ | ふ.む, ふ.まえる |