歩|ほho[0]heiban (flat)

1. nounstep; stride
   彼女かのじょに追おいつくために私は歩ほを速はやめた。↗

   I quickened my steps to catch up with her.
2. countercounter for steps
   ３歩ほ歩あるいてジャンプしなさい。↗

   Take three steps and jump.

• SynonymステップNeutralLoanword for steps and stages, as in 「ダンスのステップ」 and 「次のステップ」; very versatile, while 「歩」 (read ほ) is mostly a counter or part of compounds.
• Related散策さんさくWrittenNoun for taking a stroll, as in 「公園を散策する」; leans toward written style and stresses leisurely enjoyment.
• RelatedあんよCasualBaby-talk noun for walking or for the feet, as in 「あんよが上手」; used with toddlers.
• Related歩きあるきNeutralNoun for walking, as in 「歩きスマホ」 and 「歩きで行く」; often forms compounds, while 「歩」 (read ほ) is mostly a counter.
• Related歩武ほぶWrittenWritten word for a stride or pace, as in 「歩武堂々と」; rare.

Use 「歩」 for strides, counting steps, or progress (「一歩」「歩を進める」「進歩」); it also names the shogi pawn. For steps or stages say 「ステップ」, in speech walking is 「歩き」, and a leisurely stroll is 「散策」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 歩あるくこと。あしどり。
2. 歩数ほすうを数かぞえる語ご。