221.歩


1. Meaning and Reading

  • walk, step
  • Onyomi :
  • Kunyomi : ある, あゆ

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 止 : foot, step
  • 少 : little by little

Stepping (止) forward little by little (少) — symbolizing 'to walk'.

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3. Example Words

歩く あるく
walk

I walk slowly in the park.

歩む あゆむ
go forward

He is moving forward strongly in life.

歩行者 ほこうしゃ
pedestrian

Pedestrians, please walk on the right side.