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Walk

ある(く) (aruku), あゆ(む) (ayumu)

JLPT N4

Interesting Fact

The kanji 歩 appears in 散歩 (sanpo), meaning 'walk' or 'stroll.' Taking evening walks is a popular daily activity throughout Japan.

Memory Trick

Imagine taking one step after another down a peaceful road. Those footsteps help you remember 歩 means 'walk.'

Readings

Onyomi: ホ (ho), ブ (bu), フ (fu)

Kunyomi: ある(く) (aruku), あゆ(む) (ayumu)

Example Words

歩く
あるく (aruku)
To walk
散歩
さんぽ (sanpo)
Walk, stroll
徒歩
とほ (toho)
On foot
進歩
しんぽ (shinpo)
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Example Sentence

毎朝 公園を 歩きます。

まいあさ こうえんを あるきます。

maiasa kouen o arukimasu

I walk in the park every morning.

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