Translation guide
The English word 'stride' refers to a long, decisive step when walking or running. It can also be used figuratively to describe progress or a confident manner. This guide covers how to express these ideas naturally in Japanese.
Describing the physical action of taking a long step, or the length of a step.
Refers to long strides or walking with wide steps. Often used in phrases like '大股で歩く' (walk with long strides).
He walked with long strides.
Means 'step length' or 'stride length'. Used when talking about the distance covered in one step.
Walk with a wider stride.
A common phrase meaning 'to walk with long strides'.
I was in a hurry, so I walked with long strides.
Means 'striding' or 'swaggering', often with a connotation of confidence or arrogance. More literary.
He was striding through the town.
Using 'stride' to mean making progress, often in phrases like 'make strides'.
Means 'to make progress' or 'to advance'. A general term for improvement.
He made great strides in English.
Means 'to advance' or 'to move forward'. Can be used for progress in a project or field.
The research made significant strides.
Means 'to make rapid progress' or 'to leap forward'. Used for dramatic advancements.
The company made great strides in the industry.
Describing the way someone walks with confidence and purpose.
Using 'stride' as a verb meaning to step over or across something.
There is no single Japanese noun that perfectly matches 'stride' in all contexts. Instead, use phrases like 大股 (long steps) or 歩幅 (step length) depending on the nuance. For figurative use, verbs like 進歩する are more natural than trying to translate 'stride' directly.
He took a stride forward.
She is making strides in her studies.