| Word | Reading | Meaning |
| 足固め | あしがため | 〔足をきたえる〕walking practice, leg-strengthening exercise(s)；〔柔道・レスリングで〕a leg hold, an ashigatame |
| I〔足をきたえる〕walking practice, leg-strengthening exercise(s)；〔柔道・レスリングで〕a leg hold, an ashigatame 足固めをする strengthen [firm up] one’s legs [leg muscles] II〔基礎を固めておくこと〕groundwork, preparation ((for)) 計画の足固めをする lay the groundwork for a project 社長の座への足固めは着々と進んでいる His preparations for gaining the company presidency are proceeding steadily. しっかり足固めをしておかないとこの事業は失敗する 「Unless we do some solid groundwork [Without careful preparations], our project will fail. |