Step in Japanese
"step" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
歩
ho
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "step". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
step, trample, carry through, appraise, evade payment
Reading: tou
15 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of foot and shoe. Stepping on shoe with foot.
What it carries
Step, survey, traverse. Represents stepping.
Related kanji for "step"
step
saku · wisdom
Composed of bamboo and thorn. Bamboo thorn.
step on(also: tread, trample, practice)
sen · nature, wisdom
Composed of foot and small. Stepping with foot.
step back(also: instead, on the contrary, rather)
kyaku
Composed of leave and kneel. Leaving and retreating.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for step?
The most common kanji for "step" is 踏, read as tou. It means step, trample, carry through. Related kanji: 策 (step), 践 (step on), 却 (step back).
How many strokes does 踏 have?
踏 has 15 strokes.