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What is the meaning of “足掛かり”?

WordReadingMeaning
足掛かりあしがかり〔足場〕a foothold; a footing(▼単数で)

I〔足場〕a foothold; a footing(▼単数で)
木の根が急坂を登る足掛かりとなった
Tree roots provided footholds for climbing the steep slope.
そのがけには何も足掛かりとなるものがない
There is no footing on that steep cliff.





II
1〔拠り所〕a footing(▼単数で);a foothold
彼は世に出る足掛かりが欲しかった
He wanted to gain a footing [foothold] in society.
出版業界によい足掛かりを持っている
He has a strong foothold in the publishing business.

2〔糸口〕a clue; a key ⇒てがかり(手掛かり)

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