Japanese dictionary
How to say "walk" in Japanese
歩くあるく · aruku
To "walk" in Japanese is 歩く (aruku). Taking a walk for pleasure is 散歩する (sanpo suru).
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Ways to say "walk" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 歩くあるく · aruku | To walk. |
| 散歩さんぽ · sanpo | A walk; stroll. |
| 徒歩とほ · toho | On foot; walking (formal). |
How to use it
"A five-minute walk" is 歩いて五分 or 徒歩五分.
"Walk the dog" is 犬の散歩をする.
Example sentences
- 駅まで歩いて行きます。Eki made aruite ikimasu.I'll walk to the station.
- 毎朝公園を散歩します。Maiasa kōen o sanpo shimasu.I take a walk in the park every morning.
- 駅から徒歩五分です。Eki kara toho gofun desu.It's a five-minute walk from the station.
- 犬の散歩をしてきます。Inu no sanpo o shite kimasu.I'll go walk the dog.
- 一日一万歩歩くようにしています。Ichinichi ichimanpo aruku yō ni shite imasu.I try to walk 10,000 steps a day.
- 歩いてどのくらいかかりますか。Aruite dono kurai kakarimasu ka.How long does it take on foot?
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Questions
How do you say "walk the dog" in Japanese?
Say 犬の散歩をする (inu no sanpo o suru).
What does 徒歩5分 mean?
徒歩5分 (toho gofun) means a five-minute walk, common in real estate listings.
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