Explanation

to stumble; to trip; to fall; to make a mistake

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Example Sentences

• 彼は暗闇で躓いて転んだ

  He stumbled in the darkness and fell.

  かれはくらやみでつまづいてころんだ

  kare wa kurayami de tsumazuite koronda

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• 私は階段で躓いて足首をねんざしました

  I tripped on the stairs and sprained my ankle.

  わたしはかいだんでつまづいてあしくびをねんざしました

  watashi wa kaidan de tsumazuite ashikubi o nenzashimashita

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• 彼の言葉に躓いて訳が分からなくなった

  I got confused because of his words.

  かれのことばにつまづいてわけがわからなくなった

  kare no kotoba ni tsumazuite wake ga wakaranaku natta

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• 試験で躓かないようにしっかり勉強しましょう

  Let's study hard so that we don't make mistakes on the exam.

  しけんでつまづかないようにしっかりべんきょうしましょう

  shiken de tsumazukanai you ni shikkari benkyou shimashou

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• 新しい仕事で躓いて悩んでいたが、先輩の助けで解決できた

  I was struggling with my new job, but I was able to solve it with the help of my senior.

  あたらしいしごとでつまづいてなやんでいたが、せんぱいのたすけでかいけつできた

  atarashii shigoto de tsumazuite nayande ita ga, senpai no tasuke de kaiketsu dekita

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Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• 'Tsumazuku' is an intransitive verb and is used when someone stumbles or makes a mistake, rather than intentionally falling or failing.
• It's important to understand the nuances of 'tsumazuku' and when it is appropriate to use it in conversations or writing.
• This word is commonly found in various situations, such as physical stumbling, making mistakes in work or exams, or stumbling over words or concepts.
• Practice using 'tsumazuku' in sentences to improve your understanding and retention.
• Expand your vocabulary by learning related words and using them in context.

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• * ミスPronunciation
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• * 誤りPronunciation
• * 間違いPronunciation