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歩行者

hokōsha
noun★Beginner— pedestrian
general

A person who is walking, especially on a road or sidewalk.

歩行者用の信号が青になった。

The pedestrian signal turned green.

💡

This term is commonly used in traffic safety and urban planning contexts.

Collocations

歩行者用pedestrian歩行者天国pedestrian paradise

Synonyms

歩く人通行人

Antonyms

車両自転車

Related Phrases

歩行者天国phrase
a street or area closed to vehicles to allow pedestrians to walk freely

💡Pro Tip

Traffic Safety

In Japanese traffic signs, 歩行者 refers to people walking, not vehicles.

📖Word Origin

From 歩行 (hokō, 'walking') + 者 (sha, 'person').

📝Usage Notes

Often used in traffic regulations and safety instructions.

Word Breakdown

歩行
walking
root
+
者
person
suffix
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