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歩
歩 (readings: ほ, ぶ, あゆ, ある; Japanese kanji) means “step / to walk”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 散歩 (a walk/stroll).
What does 歩 mean?
| Kanji | 歩 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | step / to walk |
| Readings | ほ, ぶ, あゆ, ある |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 歩
歩 is read ほ or ぶ or あゆ or ある depending on the word.
Example words with 歩
| Example | 散歩 (a walk/stroll) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14