歩 Kanji – walk
The Japanese kanji 歩 can mean walk, counter for steps.
Meaning and Readings
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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