Translation guide
The English word 'walking' can refer to the activity of moving on foot, the manner of walking, or the state of being on foot. In Japanese, different words and expressions are used depending on whether you mean walking as a general activity, walking for leisure, a specific gait, or being a pedestrian.
Expressing the action of moving on foot, as a general activity or means of transportation.
The most common verb for 'to walk'. Used for walking as a means of getting around or as an activity.
I walk for 30 minutes every day.
It's a 10-minute walk to the station.
A noun meaning 'on foot' or 'walking', often used in formal contexts or when specifying travel time.
It's a 5-minute walk from the station.
A formal or technical term for 'walking', used in medical, legal, or transportation contexts.
pedestrian-only road
Referring to walking as a recreational activity or form of exercise.
A noun meaning 'a walk' or 'stroll', typically for pleasure or relaxation. Often used with する to mean 'to take a walk'.
I took a walk in the park in the evening.
Shall we go for a walk?
Loanword from English, used specifically for walking as exercise or a fitness activity.
A slightly more literary word for a leisurely walk, often implying exploration or enjoying scenery.
Describing how someone walks, their gait, or style of walking.
Referring to the state of being a pedestrian or traveling on foot, as opposed to using a vehicle.
毎朝ウォーキングをしています。
I go walking every morning (for exercise).
古い町並みを散策する。
To stroll through the old townscape.
足取りが軽い。
To walk with a light step.