歩く
arukuverb★Beginner
general
to walk
毎日公園を歩く
I walk in the park every day.
歩いて学校に行く
I go to school on foot.
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Commonly used for walking as a form of transportation or exercise.
figurative
to move forward (figuratively)
仕事が順調に歩いている
The work is progressing smoothly.
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Used metaphorically to describe progress or advancement.
Collocations
歩いて行くto go on foot歩き回るto walk around歩く速度walking speed
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
歩くことphrase
walking
歩み寄るphrase
to make progress or approach
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
歩く is a versatile verb that can be used in both casual and formal contexts. For example, '歩いて行きましょう' (Let's go on foot) is a common suggestion for short trips.
⚡Gold Rule
Verb Conjugation
歩く is a Group 1 (五段活用) verb, so it conjugates like '書く' (to write). For example, the past tense is '歩いた' (arukita).
📖Word Origin
Derived from the kanji 歩, meaning 'step' or 'pace', combined with the verb ending -く (ku).
📝Usage Notes
Often used in everyday conversation to describe walking. Can be used in both literal and figurative senses.
Word Breakdown
歩
step, pace
rootく
verb ending
suffix✎ Noted on May 2, 2026JA → EN