～歩
～ほ
ho
JLPT N2VocabularyLevel 70 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
～歩 (～ほ (ho)) means "step". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
step
Also : pace
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Meaning ·
The word ～歩 (～ほ) means 'step'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of step.
Example Sentences
目標まであと一歩だとコーチに言われた。
もくひょうまであといっぽだとこーちにいわれた。
The coach told me I was just one step away from the goal.
一歩一歩着実に実力をつけていきたい。
いっぽいっぽちゃくじつにじつりょくをつけていきたい。
I want to steadily build up my ability step by step.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated May 19, 2026
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