歩
walk · counter for steps
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
stop + 少
Cultural Context
Etymology
Two footprints for left and right feet. Walking.
Symbolism
Walking, progress, stroll. Represents advancement.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Walking the path
Anime & Manga
Games
ポケモンGO
Pokémon GO(2016)
Developer: Niantic
Game catching Pokémon by 'walking' outside.
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Four-Character Compounds
独立独歩
どくりつどっぽ
self-reliance; self-help; self-reliance
日進月歩
にっしんげっぽ
steady progress; rapid advance; steady progress
横行闊歩
おうこうかっぽ
swaggering; swaggering
古今独歩
ここんどっぽ
unmatched in history; unequaled in history; unmatched in history
酔歩蹣跚
すいほまんさん
tipsy lurch; reeling gait; staggering gait; tipsy lurch
Proverbs & Idioms
千里の道も一歩から
せんりのみちもいっぽから
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
Great achievements start with small steps
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 歩 mean in Japanese?
歩 means walk, counter for steps.
How do you read 歩?
On'yomi: ホ、ブ、フ (HO, BU, FU). Kun'yomi: ある.く、あゆ.む (aruku, ayumu).
How many strokes does 歩 have?
歩 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 止 (stop).
Is 歩 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 歩 (walk, counter for steps) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.