Kanji · N4 · 8 strokes

/ to walk

Kanji for to walk.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)ある.きますNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

歩 carries the meaning to walk.

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How to write 歩

Trace 歩 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.

How to write 歩
Animated stroke order — 8 strokes
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Common compounds with 歩

あるきますto walk
さんぽしますto go for a walk
ほどうsidewalk
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歩 in context

あるいてがっこうへきます

I come to school on foot.

まいあささんぽします

I go for a walk every morning.

ほどうをあるいてください

Please walk on the sidewalk.

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Printable practice sheet

Print this worksheet to practice writing 歩 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.

Printable kanji practice sheet for 歩 (to walk) — trace the stroke order, then fill the grid
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