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JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

walk
counter for steps

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ある.く
あゆ.む
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ゆき
ゆみ

Common Words

Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #208
1

to walk

Examples
歩いて行きますか?それともバスで行きますか?
Will you go on foot or by bus?
1歩
っぽ
Adverb
Noun
Freq #1144
1

(a) step; one step

Examples
もう一歩も歩けないよ。
I can't walk another step.
2

level; stage; step

Examples
両者は解決に向かって一歩踏み出した。
Both parties took a step towards a solution.
3

small degree; small amount

Examples
もう一歩努力すれば、彼はうまくいっただろうに。
With just a little more effort, he would have succeeded.
んぽ
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Freq #2578
1

walk; stroll

Examples
公園を散歩しましょう。
Let's take a walk in the park.
Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #2922
1

to walk; to go on foot

2

to tread (a figurative path); to follow; to lead (a life); to experience

Examples
ビルはあの会社の社長になるまで成功への道を歩み続けた。
Bill climbed the ladder of success until he became the president of the company.
3

to advance towards (e.g. a solution); to set out (e.g. on the path to destruction, ruin, etc.); to embark (on the road to ...)

歩みよる
ゆみよる
Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #4001
1

to compromise; to meet halfway

Examples
お互い歩み寄って問題を解決した。
We solved the problem by mutual concessions.
2

to step up to; to walk up to; to approach

Freq #4022
1

Common noun

step; stride

Examples
彼女に追いつくために私はを速めた。
I quickened my steps to catch up with her.
2

Counter

counter for steps

Examples
いてジャンプしなさい。
Take three steps and jump.
ゆみ
Noun
Freq #4839
1

walking

2

pace; step

Examples
何て歩みののろいやつだろう。
How slow you are!
3

course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; progress; advance; development

Examples
入試制度の改革、カリキュラムの改革は着々と進んでいるが、歩みは遅い。
The reform of both entrance examination system and curriculum makes slow progress.
4

pitch (of a screw, etc.)

歩きまわる
るきまわる
歩き廻る
Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #6135
1

to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander

Examples
私は野原を歩き回るのが好きだ。
I like to roam about the fields.
んぽ
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Freq #6614
1

progress; advance; improvement; development

Examples
科学の進歩は止まることがない。
Advance in science is continuous.
Noun
~の Adj.
Freq #6959
1

walking; going on foot

Examples
ジョンは彼のオフィスへ徒歩で行きます。
John goes to his office on foot.
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