～歩
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Counter for steps or paces. Attaches to numbers to count steps, e.g., 『一歩』 (ippo, 'one step'), 『十歩』 (juppo, 'ten steps'). Irregular readings occur with certain numbers.
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are hiking in the mountains and discussing their progress and pace.
～歩
～ほ
step, pace (counter for steps)
Numbers & CountingGeneral (～つ)
Memory Hook
Imagine counting your steps as you walk: each 'step' is a 『歩』 (ho, 'step'). Think of 'ho' like 'hop'—you hop one step at a time!
Cultural Note
In Japan, walking is a common daily activity, and counting steps is popular for health tracking. You might hear 『一万歩』 (ichimanpo, '10,000 steps') as a fitness goal.
Forms
Base: ～歩Counter for steps or paces. Attaches to numbers to count steps, e.g., 『一歩』 (ippo, 'one step'), 『十歩』 (juppo, 'ten steps'). Irregular readings occur with certain numbers.