一いっ歩ぽ手て前まえMeaningsExpression1. just this side of; one step short of; on the brinkKanji used一one歩walk手hand前in front ofComposed of一いっ歩ぽ(a) step; one step; level; stage; step; small degree; small amountNoun手て前まえbefore oneself; in front of one; nearby; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; face; honour; skill; …Noun