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Kanji 歩: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 歩: walk, counter for steps

Key takeaways

Kanji 歩: walk, counter for steps. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

walkcounter for steps

On reading

Kun reading

ある.くあゆ.む

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 歩

walk, counter for steps

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

止 + 少

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

Walking is a process of stopping (止) your foot and moving it forward a little (少) bit at a time. This repetition of small pauses and movements represents the act of walking.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

  • 譲歩じょうほ

    concession / compromise

  • 徒歩とほ

    walking / going on foot

  • pawn (chess or shogi piece)

  • 歩道ほどう

    sidewalk / footpath

Kun reading

ある.く
  • 歩むあゆむ

    to walk / to go on foot / to proceed

  • 歩くあるく

    to walk / go on foot

Commonly used words

  • 譲歩
    じょうほ

    concession / compromise

  • 徒歩
    とほ

    walking / going on foot

  • pawn (chess or shogi piece)

  • 歩道
    ほどう

    sidewalk / footpath

  • 歩む
    あゆむ

    to walk / to go on foot / to proceed

  • 歩く
    あるく

    to walk / go on foot

Example sentences

Example 1

彼のみはゆっくりだ。

Translation

His walking is slow.

Example 2

成功へのみを続けよう。

Translation

Let's continue the steps toward success.

Example 3

彼は公園をゆっくりむ。

Translation

He walks slowly through the park.

Example 4

人生を自分の道でむ。

Translation

To follow one's own path in life.

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