ichidan verb, transitive verb
be based on; take into account; build upon
Used when a decision, plan, or statement is grounded in facts, data, experience, or a particular premise. Often appears in formal or business contexts.
この計画は最新のデータを踏まえて作成されました。
This plan was created based on the latest data.
皆さんの意見を踏まえて、最終判断を下します。
I will make the final decision taking everyone's opinions into account.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
plant one's feet firmly on; stand firmly on
Literal, physical sense of placing one's feet securely on a surface. Less common than the figurative sense, but used in descriptive or literary contexts.
彼は大地をしっかりと踏まえて立っていた。
He stood with his feet firmly planted on the ground.