歩 Kanji – walk

The Japanese kanji 歩 can mean walk, counter for steps.

Meaning and Readings

Meaning: walk, counter for steps
Onyomi: ホ, ブ, フ
Kunyomi: あるく, あゆむ
Romaji: ho, bu, fu, aruku, ayumu
JLPT: 3
Frequency Rank: 554

How is 歩 read?

歩 has the onyomi readings ホ, ブ, フ and the kunyomi readings あるく, あゆむ.

In romaji, these readings can be written as ho, bu, fu, aruku, ayumu.

Common Japanese Words Using 歩

These common Japanese words contain 歩. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.

  • 一人歩き(ひとりあるき) — taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.)
  • 一歩(いっぽ) — (a) step, one step
  • 横断歩道(おうだんほどう) — pedestrian crossing, crosswalk
  • 競歩(きょうほ) — racewalking, race walking, walking race
  • 散歩(さんぽ) — walk, stroll
  • 初歩(しょほ) — basics, rudiments, elements, ABCs of ...
  • 譲歩(じょうほ) — concession, conciliation, compromise
  • 進歩(しんぽ) — progress, advance, improvement, development
  • 第一歩(だいいっぽ) — first step
  • 徒歩(とほ) — walking, going on foot

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