several steps; a few steps
Used for a small number of steps, often in contexts of moving a short distance.
彼は数歩下がった。
He stepped back a few steps.
数歩歩くと、美しい景色が見えた。
After walking a few steps, I saw a beautiful view.
Compound of 数 (sū, 'several') and 歩 (ho, 'step').