一歩
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 一歩
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.
Kanji in this Word
一
1 strokes
Frequency: 2
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
one
one radical (no.1)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イチ
イツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひと-
ひと.つ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かず
い
いっ
いる
かつ
かづ
てん
はじめ
ひ
ひとつ
まこと
歩
8 strokes
Frequency: 554
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
walk
counter for steps
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホ
ブ
フ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ある.く
あゆ.む
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あ
ゆき
ゆみ
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