noun
walking speed; walking pace
Refers to the speed at which someone walks. Used in contexts like measuring or adjusting one's pace.
高齢者の歩速は個人差が大きい。
Walking speed varies greatly among elderly individuals.
歩速を上げて駅まで急いだ。
I increased my walking pace and hurried to the station.
Compound of 歩 (walking) and 速 (speed). The reading ほそく is the on'yomi for both kanji.