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徐歩 (じょほ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
walking slowly ; slow walk
Literary or formal noun for a slow, deliberate walk. Often used in written descriptions or elevated speech. Can be used with する to mean 'to walk slowly'.
歩ほ
する
の
が
彼かの
女じょ
の
日にっ
課か
だ
。
Walking slowly along the beach at dusk is her daily routine.
Kanji 徐 gradually, slowly, deliberately Similar words 散さん 歩ぽ 散歩 is the common word for a walk or stroll, while 徐歩 is a literary term emphasizing slowness and deliberation.
そぞろ 歩ある き そぞろ歩き suggests a leisurely, aimless stroll, whereas 徐歩 focuses on the slow pace itself.
Etymology Compound of 徐 (slow, gradual) and 歩 (walk, step). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows classical Sino-Japanese word formation patterns.