Translation guide
The English phrase "go on foot" means to travel by walking. In Japanese, this is most naturally expressed with the verb 歩く (aruku) or the phrase 徒歩で (toho de). The choice depends on context, such as whether you are emphasizing the mode of transportation or simply describing an action.
The most common and natural verb for 'to walk'. Use this for everyday situations when you want to say you will walk somewhere.
I'll walk to the station.
I walk for 30 minutes every day.
Literally 'go by foot'. This is more formal and often used when specifying the mode of transportation, such as in directions or comparing with other methods.
It's a 10-minute walk to the station.
I'll go on foot instead of taking the bus.
The te-form of 歩く plus 行く, meaning 'go by walking'. This is very natural in casual conversation and emphasizes the action of walking to get somewhere.
It's a bit far, but let's walk there.
It's raining, so I don't want to walk there.
Stating that the method of travel is walking, often in contrast to vehicles or when giving estimated time.
歩く is a verb meaning 'to walk', while 徒歩で is an adverbial phrase meaning 'on foot'. Use 歩く when the action of walking is the focus, and 徒歩で when specifying the mode of transport, especially in formal contexts or when giving times/distances.
Walking every day is good for your health.
How many minutes on foot to the station?
徒歩 is somewhat formal and can sound stiff in casual conversation. In everyday speech, 歩いて行く or simply 歩く is more natural unless you are specifically contrasting with other transport or giving an official time estimate.
Shall we go on foot?
I prefer to go on foot.
How long does it take on foot?
It'll take at least 30 minutes on foot.