躓く
つまずく · also つまづく
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
Meaning
- to trip (over); to stumble
- to fail; to suffer a setback
Example sentences
走れば躓く。
Make haste slowly.
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Entering the house, I tripped over the mat.
「僕ね、卒業式で表彰されることになったんだ。今から、予行演習があるから行ってくるね」「すごいね。行ってらっしゃい。表彰台で躓かないようにね」
"I've been chosen to receive a commendation at the graduation ceremony. I'm about to go to rehearsal for it now." "Amazing! See you! Hope you don't trip on stage."