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:

私は郊外での散歩が好きです。

Watashi wa kōgai de no sanpo ga suki desu

I like to walk around the city.

I like to walk in the suburbs.

• 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
• は (wa) - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 郊外 (kōgai) - Noun that means "suburb"
• で (de) - Particle that indicates the place where the action occurs
• の (no) - particle that indicates possession or relationship between words
• 散歩 (sanpo) - noun that means "walk"
• が (ga) - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 好き (suki) - adjetivo que significa "gostar de"
• です (desu) - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite or formal form of the sentence

私は毎日散歩に行きます。

Watashi wa mainichi sanpo ni ikimasu

I will walk every day.

I will walk every day.

• 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
• は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "I"
• 毎日 (mainichi) - adverb meaning "every day"
• 散歩 (sanpo) - noun that means "walk"
• に (ni) - particle that indicates the purpose or objective of the action, in this case "go to"
• 行きます (ikimasu) - verb meaning "to go"

私は毎日歩くことが好きです。

Watashi wa mainichi aruku koto ga suki desu

I like to walk every day.

I like to walk every day.

• 私 (watashi) - signifies "I" in Japanese
• は (wa) - topic marker in Japanese, indicating that the subject of the sentence is "I"
• 毎日 (mainichi) - significa "todos os dias" em japonês
• 歩くこと (aruku koto) - means "to walk" in Japanese, with "koto" being a nominal suffix that turns the verb into a noun
• が (ga) - Subject particle in Japanese, indicating that "walk" is the subject of the sentence
• 好き (suki) - means "to like" in Japanese
• です (desu) - To be verb in Japanese, used to indicate the end of the sentence and politeness.

私たちは美しい湾を見て散歩しました。

Watashitachi wa utsukushii wan o mite sanpo shimashita

We walked and saw a beautiful bay.

We take a walk in the beautiful bay.

• 私たち - we
• 美しい - beautiful
• 湾 - baía
• を - direct object particle
• 見て - ver
• 散歩 - to walk
• しました - passado de "fazer"

私たちはぶらぶらと歩いていました。

Watashitachi wa burabura to aruite imashita

We were walking aimlessly.

We were walking around.

• 私たち - 私たち
• は - Japanese topic particle
• ぶらぶら - adverb that means "wandering aimlessly" in Japanese
• と - connection particle in Japanese
• 歩いていました - verb "andar" conjugated in the past continuous tense in Japanese

私たちは一緒に歩みを進めていきましょう。

Watashitachi wa issho ni ayumi o susumete ikimashou

Let's go on together.

• 私たち - 私たち
• 一緒に - "Juntos" in Japanese is "一緒に" (issho ni).
• 歩み - "step" or "path" in Japanese
• を - Direct Object Particle in Japanese
• 進めて - "to advance" in Japanese (continuous form)
• いきましょう - "let's go" in Japanese (polite form)

私たちは未来を歩む。

Watashitachi wa mirai wo ayumu

We walk towards the future.

We walk for the future.

• 私たちは - 「私たち」
• 未来を - "Future" in Japanese, followed by the particle "wo" which indicates the object of the sentence.
• 歩む - "Andar" in Japanese, indicating the action that "we" are taking in relation to the "future"

科学は人類の進歩に不可欠なものです。

Kagaku wa jinrui no shinpo ni fukaketsu na mono desu

Science is indispensable for human progress.

• 科学 (kagaku) - science
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 人類 (jinrui) - humanity
• の (no) - Possession particle
• 進歩 (shinpo) - progress
• に (ni) - target particle
• 不可欠 (fukaketsu) - Essential, indispensable
• な (na) - adjectival particle
• もの (mono) - thing
• です (desu) - Verb to be/estar in the present

突き当たるまで歩き続けた。

Tsukiataru made aruki tsuzuketa

Eu continuei a caminhar até chegar ao fim da rua.

Eu continuei andando até acertá -lo.

• 突き当たる - verbo que significa "chocar-se com algo", "bater em algo"
• まで - partícula que indica "até"
• 歩き続けた - verbo composto que significa "continuou caminhando"

街道を歩くのは楽しいです。

Machidō wo aruku no wa tanoshii desu

Caminhar na estrada é divertido.

• 街道 (gaidou) - estrada
• を (wo) - direct object particle
• 歩く (aruku) - to walk
• のは (nowa) - Topic particle
• 楽しい (tanoshii) - Fun, pleasant
• です (desu) - Verb to be/estar in the present