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歩く
aruku
walk
公園を歩くのは健康に良い。
Walking in the park is good for health.
informal
To move on foot at a moderate pace, not running.
駅まで歩く。
I walk to the station.
毎日1万歩歩くようにしている。
I try to walk 10,000 steps every day.
Used for general walking, not for specific styles like jogging or marching.
Pro Tip
Conjugation for past tense
To say 'walked', use 歩いた (aruitta). Example: 昨日公園を歩いた (Kinou kouen o aruita) = 'I walked in the park yesterday.'
Gold Rule
Particle usage
When walking to a destination, use まで (made) with を (o) for the path or route. Example: 駅まで歩く (Eki made aruku) = 'walk to the station'.
Word Origin
From Old Japanese 'apu' (歩く), cognate with Old Korean 'ap' (歩) and Old Chinese 'bù' (步). The verb form evolved from the noun meaning 'step' or 'pace'.
Usage Notes
歩く is the most common verb for walking in Japanese. It can be used for any kind of walking, from casual strolls to brisk walks. In formal contexts, 散歩 (sanpo) is often preferred.
Word Breakdown
歩
step, pace
rootく
verb ending indicating action
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