World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries踏み木
Pronunciation / Transliteration: fumiki
"彼はハシゴの一番上の踏み木に足をかけた。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A horizontal support on a ladder for a person's foot.
"He climbed carefully to the top rung of the wooden ladder." - 2
A level or rank in a hierarchy or organization.
"She worked hard to reach the next rung on the corporate ladder."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'hrung', meaning a pole, beam, or staff, originating from Proto-Germanic *hrungjō. Over centuries, the meaning narrowed specifically to refer to the crossbars of a ladder or chair.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Rung"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Rung" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
échelon
Transliteration: échelon
"Il est monté sur le premier échelon de l'échelle."
Sprosse
Transliteration: Sprosse
"Er trat auf die nächste Sprosse der Leiter."
pisolo
Transliteration: piuolo
Script: piuolo
"Mise il piede sul piuolo della scala."
peldaño
Transliteration: peldaño
"Subió al siguiente peldaño de la escalera."
degrau
Transliteration: degrau
"Ele subiu para o próximo degrau da escada."
डंडा
Transliteration: danda
Script: सीढ़ी का डंडा
"वह सीढ़ी के सबसे ऊपरी डंडे पर चढ़ गया।"
梯级
Transliteration: tī jí
"他爬到了梯子的最高一级。"
사다리 밟는 판
Transliteration: sadari balmneun pan
"그는 사다리의 맨 위 칸을 밟고 올라갔다."
踏み木
Transliteration: fumiki
"彼はハシゴの一番上の踏み木に足をかけた。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Japanese termsA facility allowing computers, smartphones, or other devices to connect to the Internet or communicate with one another wirelessly within a particular area.
To play a subordinate, secondary, or supporting role to someone else in an organization, activity, or relationship.
A soft, non-toxic, malleable modeling compound used primarily by children for creative play and crafting.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Rung"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.