walk, step

About this kanji

The kanji "歩" primarily means "to walk" or "step." It is often used as a verb, as in "あゆむ" (to walk) and "あるく" (to walk), but it can also function as a noun in certain contexts. Common compounds include "歩道" (ほどう), which means "sidewalk," providing a safe place for pedestrians, and "歩行" (ほこう), which directly translates to "walking." Another interesting compound is "進歩" (しんぽ), meaning "progress," which metaphorically relates to moving forward, much like walking. When using this kanji, remember that it reflects not just movement but also the act of making progress in life.

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Example sentences

• 毎日散歩をしています。

  I take a walk every day.

Meanings across languages

English

walk, step

Tiếng Việt

đi, bước đi

日本語

歩く, 歩み

한국어

걷다, 걸음

中文

走, 步

id

berjalan, langkah

th

เดิน, ก้าว

es

caminar, paso

fr

marcher, étape

de

gehen, Schritt

pt

andar, passo

Common compounds

• 歩道ほどうsidewalk
• 歩行ほこうwalking
• 進歩しんぽprogress
• 歩兵ほへいinfantry