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N4 · 8 strokes · — · Irodori #253 · Elementary 1 L16

歩

counter for steps, walk

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Readings

On’yomi
フ、ブ、ホ
Kun’yomi
あゆ・む、ある・く

Example words

  • 歩み

    あゆみ

    walking

  • 歩

    ほ

    step; stride

  • 歩

    ふ

    pawn

  • 歩

    ぶ

    bu; traditional unit of area, approx. 3.31 square metres

Memory aids

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How to remember

👁Shape

A 8-stroke character meaning "counter for steps" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.

🧩Components

Remember "counter for steps" (歩) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.

📖Anchor word

歩く (あるく) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.

🔊Readings

First learned in 歩く (あるく) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: あゆ・む、ある・く — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: フ、ブ、ホ — common in compound words (熟語).