Translation guide
Describing someone who walks well, walks a lot, or is a pleasant walking companion.
Describing someone who is physically good at walking, can walk long distances, or walks with good form.
A natural way to say someone is good at walking, focusing on skill or ability.
彼は歩くのが上手だ。
He is a good walker.
Describing someone who walks a lot as a hobby or habit, not necessarily with exceptional skill.
A straightforward way to say 'a person who walks a lot'. Neutral and widely understood.
彼はよく歩く人で、車をほとんど使わない。
He's a good walker and hardly ever uses a car.
Describing someone who is good to walk with, perhaps because they match your pace or are enjoyable company.
Means 'a person who is easy to walk with', implying compatibility in pace or style.
彼は一緒に歩きやすい人だ。
He is a good walker (to walk with).
The direct translation '良い歩行者' (yoi hokousha) is unnatural and not used. Avoid it.
Literally 'strong legs', used to describe someone who is a good walker or can walk long distances without tiring. Slightly formal or written.
祖父は健脚で、毎日10キロ歩く。
My grandfather is a good walker and walks 10 kilometers every day.
Literally 'legs are strong', implying stamina for walking. Casual and common in spoken Japanese.
彼女は足が強いから、長い距離でも平気だ。
She's a good walker, so long distances are no problem for her.
Emphasizes the enjoyment of walking. Suitable when 'good walker' implies enthusiasm rather than ability.
彼女は歩くのが好きな人で、休日はいつも散歩している。
She's a good walker and always goes for walks on her days off.
Literally 'a person with whom walking feels good', focusing on the pleasant experience.
彼女と歩くと楽しい。本当に歩くのが気持ちいい人だ。
Walking with her is fun. She's really a good walker (to be with).