Kanji information

MeaningsWalk, Counter For Steps
On-yomiほ, ぶ, ふ
Kun-yomiある・く, あゆ・む
Strokes8
JLPT LevelN4
Grade2
Frequency554

How to Write 歩 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 歩 mean?

Walk, Counter For Steps

How do you read 歩?

On-yomi: ほ, ぶ, ふ / Kun-yomi: ある・く, あゆ・む

How many strokes does 歩 have?

8 strokes

歩 appears in which JLPT level?

歩 is classified as JLPT N4.

In what school grade is 歩 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 歩 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 554.

Where can I see the stroke order for 歩?

You can view the animated stroke order diagram for 歩 above.

What is the Unicode code-point for 歩?

U+6B69

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