歩
walk · counter for steps
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Two footprints for left and right feet. Walking.
Symbolism
Walking, progress, stroll. Represents advancement.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Walking the path
Component Breakdown
stop + 少
Words & Expressions
Words written with 歩
Four-Character Compounds
独立独歩
どくりつどっぽ
self-reliance; self-help
日進月歩
にっしんげっぽ
steady progress; rapid advance
横行闊歩
おうこうかっぽ
swaggering
古今独歩
ここんどっぽ
unmatched in history; unequaled in history
酔歩蹣跚
すいほまんさん
tipsy lurch; reeling gait; staggering gait
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
Anime & Manga
ゆるキャン△
Laid-Back Camp
Outdoor hobby 'walking' in nature.
はじめの一歩 THE FIGHTING!
Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!
A well-known work with 歩 in its Japanese title.
それでも歩は寄せてくる
When Will Ayumu Make His Move?
A well-known work with 歩 in its Japanese title.
聖者無双 ～サラリーマン、異世界で生き残るために歩む道～
The Great Cleric
A well-known work with 歩 in its Japanese title.
夜は短し歩けよ乙女
The Night is Short, Walk on Girl
A well-known work with 歩 in its Japanese title.
Games
ポケモンGO
Pokémon GO(2016)
Developer: Niantic
Game catching Pokémon by 'walking' outside.
View on Amazon →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?
歩 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means walk, counter for steps. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.