歩み (あゆみ, ayumi) Japanese meaning: walking | KotomoraMeanings
Usage patterns
〈事〉の歩みを進めるto advance the progress of something
The two countries are advancing toward reconciliation.
〈事〉の歩みを止めるto halt the progress or course of something
We must not halt the progress of economic growth.
歩みを速めるto quicken one's pace or step
She quickened her pace toward the station.
〈場所〉の歩みを振り返るto look back on the course/history of a place or institution
We look back on this school's hundred-year history.
Expressions
牛の歩みsnail's pace; very slow progress 邯鄲の歩みlosing one's own way by blindly imitating others; forgetting one's original skill while trying to copy someone else
板
footboard; gangplank; scaffolding board
ayumi-ashi; sliding step in kendo