- 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.