JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
歩 — walk
- Reading
- ホ・ブ・フ・ある.く・あゆ.む
- Meaning
- walk; counter for steps
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
歩 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ホ・ブ・フ・ある.く・あゆ.む and it means walk; counter for steps. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
歩 appears in everyday japanese words such as 歩 (pawn), 徒歩 (walking) and 歩み (walking).
Japanese words containing 歩
Frequently asked questions
What does 歩 mean in Japanese?
歩 means walk; counter for steps in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 歩 read?
歩 is read ホ・ブ・フ・ある.く・あゆ.む. Reading it inside real words — 歩 and 徒歩 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 歩 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 歩 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 歩 in a word?
A common word containing 歩 is 歩 (ふ) — "pawn". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 歩 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 歩 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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