This is the 3580th most frequent Korean word.
발판을
"Footrest" or "stepping stone."
Here, '발판을' refers to a metaphorical stepping stone to achieve subsequent learning or objectives.
발판을 활용하여 새로운 기술을 배울 수 있다.
Using a stepping stone, one can learn new skills.
In this context, '발판을' signifies the foundational basis prepared for accomplishing success.
그는 성공을 위한 발판을 마련하기 위해 열심히 일했다.
He worked hard to lay the stepping stone for success.
Here, '발판을' represents a literal step used in climbing or physical elevation.