Translation and Meaning of: 歩 - fu

The Japanese word 「歩」 (fu) is a kanji that means "step" or "walk." This character is often recognized in contexts that talk about movement or progression. It is one of the basic learning kanjis due to its frequent use in various combinations of words and expressions. When we study the Japanese language, understanding the use and versatility of the kanji 「歩」 is fundamental to capturing nuances of meaning in different contexts.

Etymologically, 「歩」 is composed of two main elements: the radical 「止」 which means "stop" and the additional part 「小」 which represents "small". The union of these components can be interpreted as the idea of taking small pauses while walking or moving, encapsulating the essence of gradual movement or walking. Such a conception may sound poetic, as it evokes the tranquility and constant rhythm of the act of walking. This interpretation has historical roots in the way writing evolved in Japan.

The origin of the kanji 「歩」 dates back to the ancestral use of Chinese characters, which were adapted to the Japanese writing system over a thousand years ago. In the Chinese language, this character also carries the meaning of "to walk" or "to advance," reinforcing the cultural and linguistic connection between the two languages over the centuries. Interestingly, when used in combinations such as 「散歩」 (sanpo, meaning "walk") or 「歩道」 (hodō, meaning "sidewalk"), it retains its meaning of movement, harmoniously integrating into phrases that describe daily activities.

Finally, a simple list of words that incorporate the kanji 「歩」 includes:

• "「歩行者」 (hokōsha) - Pedestrian"
• "Number of steps" (歩数 - hosū)
• "歩幅" (hohaba) - Step length

These words are used in different contexts that range from physical activities to urban elements, illustrating how 「歩」 permeates various facets of everyday life in Japan. Understanding and effectively using this kanji helps enrich vocabulary and facilitates fluent communication in Japanese.

Vocabulary

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Synonyms and similar words

• 歩行 ( Hokō ) - Walk; act of walking.
• 歩み ( Ayumi ) - Progress; walk; act of moving forward.
• 歩調 ( Hochō ) - Walking rhythm; step.
• 歩幅 ( Abahaba ) - Step width; measurement of the distance between steps.
• 歩数 ( Hosū ) - Number of steps; count of steps taken.
• 歩道 ( Hodō ) - Sidewalk; path for pedestrians.
• 歩留まり ( Budōmari ) - Percentage of utilization; efficiency in walking.
• 歩兵 ( Hohhei ) - Infantry soldier; foot troops marching.
• 歩く ( Aruku ) - Walk; to walk.
• 歩める ( Ayumeru ) - To be able to walk; to have the ability to progress.
• 歩み寄る ( Ayumiyoru ) - Approach; make progress in communication or understanding.
• 歩み止まる ( Ayumidomaru ) - Stop walking; interrupt the progress.
• 歩みを進める ( Ayumi wo susumeru ) - Advance; continue on the path.
• 歩みを止める ( Ayumi wo tomeru ) - Stop the advances; interrupt the walk.
• 歩みを共にする ( Ayumi wo tomo ni suru ) - Walking together; sharing the progress.
• 歩みを合わせる ( Ayumi wo awaseru ) - Synchronize the walk; align steps.
• 歩みを緩める ( Ayumi wo yurumeru ) - Slow down the walk; relax the pace.
• 歩みを速める ( Ayumi wo hayameru ) - Speed up the walk; increase the pace.
• 歩みを軽くする ( Ayumi wo karuku suru ) - Make walking lighter; facilitate movement.
• 歩みを重くする ( Ayumi wo omoku suru ) - Make walking heavier; make movement more difficult.
• 歩みを早める ( Ayumi wo hayameru ) - Accelerate the pace; increase the speed.
• 歩みを遅らせる ( Ayumi wo okuraseru ) - Slow down; delay the progress.
• 歩みを改める ( Ayumi wo aratameru ) - Review the progress; change the walking approach.
• 歩みを逆にする ( Ayumi wo gyaku ni suru ) - Reverse the march; change the direction of progress.
• 歩みを振り返る ( Ayumi wo furikaeru ) - Reflect on progress; look back on the journey.
• 歩みを見失う ( Ayumi wo miushinau ) - Getting lost on the journey; not being able to see the progress.
• 歩みを取り戻す ( Ayumi wo torimodosu ) - Recover the progress; resume the march.

歩

Romaji: fu
Kana: ふ
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: pawn (in chess or shogi)

Meaning in English: pawn (in chess or shogi)

Definition: Move using your feet.

Example Sentences - (歩) fu

See below some example sentences:

土手を歩くのは気持ちがいいです。

Dote wo aruku no wa kimochi ga ii desu

It is pleasant to walk on the embankment.

Walking on the shore is pleasant.

• 土手 - means "margin" or "gully".
• を - object particle.
• 歩く - verb meaning "walk" or "walk".
• の - particle that indicates the nominalization of the previous verb.
• は - Particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
• 気持ち - noun meaning "feeling" or "sensation".
• が - Particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
• いい - adjective meaning "good" or "pleasant."
• です - verb that indicates the polite or polite form of the sentence.

ぼつぼつと歩く

botsu botsu to aruku

walk slowly and with difficulty.

Andar

• ぼつぼつと - botsu botsu to - irregularly, bumpily
• 歩く - walk - to walk

下りの坂道を歩くのは大変です。

Kudari no sakamichi wo aruku no wa taihen desu

Descer uma colina é difícil.

É difícil caminhar pela ladeira.

• 下りの坂道 - descida de uma colina
• を - object particle
• 歩く - to walk
• のは - Topic particle
• 大変 - difícil, árduo
• です - verb to be, to stay

革新は社会の進歩を促進する。

Kakushin wa shakai no shinpo wo sokushin suru

A inovação promove o progresso social.

• 革新 - significa "inovação" em japonês.
• は - It is a grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
• 社会 - significa "sociedade" em japonês.
• の - é uma partícula gramatical que indica posse ou relação entre duas palavras.
• 進歩 - significa "progresso" em japonês.
• を - is a grammatical particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence.
• 促進する - significa "promover" ou "estimular" em japonês.

私は長い散歩の後に草臥れました。

Watashi wa nagai sanpo no ato ni kusagarerimashita

I was exhausted after a long walk.

I was lying down after a long walk.

• 私 - personal pronoun "I"
• は - Topic particle
• 長い - "long" adjective
• 散歩 - noun "walk"
• の - Possession particle
• 後に - expression "after"
• 草臥れました - verb "to be exhausted"

発明は人類の進歩に貢献する。

Hatsumei wa jinrui no shinpo ni kōken suru

A invenção contribui para o progresso da humanidade.

A invenção contribui para o progresso humano.

• 発明 - significa "invenção"
• は - It is a grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
• 人類 - significa "humanidade"
• の - é uma partícula gramatical que indica posse ou relação
• 進歩 - significa "progresso"
• に - é uma partícula gramatical que indica ação ou destino
• 貢献する - significa "contribuir"

歩くことは健康に良いです。

Aruku koto wa kenkou ni yoi desu

Walking is good for health.

Walking is good for your health.

• 歩くこと - to walk
• は - Topic particle
• 健康に - for health
• 良いです - it's good

歩道を歩くのは健康に良いです。

Hodō o aruku no wa kenkō ni yoi desu

Walking on the sidewalk is good for your health.

Walking on the sidewalk is good for your health.

• 歩道 - Pedestrian path
• を - object particle
• 歩く - to walk
• のは - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 健康に - healthily
• 良い - good
• です - Verb to be/estar in the present

敗北を受け入れることが勝利への第一歩です。

Haiboku wo ukeireru koto ga shouri e no daiichiho desu

Accepting defeat is the first step to victory.

Accepting defeat is the first step to victory.

• 敗北 (haiboku) - derrota
• を (wo) - direct object particle
• 受け入れる (ukeireru) - accept, receive
• こと (koto) - substantivador
• が (ga) - subject particle
• 勝利 (shouri) - victory
• への (he no) - Direction particle
• 第一歩 (daiippou) - First step
• です (desu) - verb to be, to stay

方々に散歩するのは楽しいです。

Houhou ni sanpo suru no wa tanoshii desu

It's fun to walk around in all directions.

It's fun to take a walk around people.

• 方々 (houhou) - means "everywhere" or "in every corner".
• に (ni) - particle that indicates the target or destination of the action, in this case, "everywhere".
• 散歩する (sanpo suru) - verb meaning "to stroll" or "to walk".
• のは (no wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "walking".
• 楽しい (tanoshii) - adjetivo que significa "divertido" ou "agradável".
• です (desu) - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite or formal form of the sentence.