Lingaku歩【ほ】
Frequency rank: 1,848.
- step; stride
- counter for steps
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
counter
Forms
- 歩【ほ】Frequency rank: 1,848.
- ほFrequency rank: 34,521. – 34,899.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- step; stride
- counter for steps
This meaning refers to a physical movement when one lifts their foot and places it down in a different position, typically while walking or running. It can also imply a manner of progression or manner of movement.
This meaning specifically refers to the unit of measurement used to count the number of individual steps taken, often in physical activities or exercises.
Generated collocations (experimental)
ふ歩をふみだす踏み出すto take a stepいっぽをふみだす一歩を踏み出すto take a first stepにほ二歩ぜんしん前進するto advance two stepsいちほ一歩ずつすすむ進むto move forward step by stepほすう歩数をはかる計るto count the number of stepsほどう歩道をあるく歩くto walk on the sidewalkうしろ後ろへいっぽさがる一歩下がるto take a step backはやい速いふ歩fast stepゆっくりあるく歩くto walk slowlyふ歩をあわせる合わせるto match one's stepsあゆみよる歩み寄るto come closer (in terms of approach)
Example sentences
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To have doubts about oneself is the first sign of intelligence.
The dining hall is directly adjacent to the lobby, or rather, from where you are, it's just three steps away?
We must be a step ahead of the times in our outlook.
She got her feet wet teaching while she was in the Peace Corps.
The newest staff members get all the donkey work when they're at the bottom of the ladder.
Socrates said that recognising your own ignorance is the first step towards wisdom.
You guys seem to think your proposal is far and away the best, but as far as I'm concerned it's all six of one and half-a-dozen of the other.