also: ありき
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
General noun for the act of walking; can also be used adjectivally with の.
A morning walk feels good.
foot messenger
Only with reading あるき
Archaic term for a courier who delivered messages on foot in a town or village.
歩きの旅に出る。
I set out on a walking journey.
In the Edo period, a town foot messenger delivered the news.
walk around; wander about; pace
walking alone; taking a walk by oneself · walking unaided; being able to walk without help · standing on one's own feet; being independent; taking care of oneself · taking on a life of its own (of a rumor, etc.)
mountain walking; hiking
start walking; begin to walk · begin (something new); embark on
walking outside; outdoor walking
walking around at night; nighttime stroll
walking with short steps · errand boy
travelling on foot; walking journey
fast walking; brisk walking; semi-jogging
side stepping; sidling; walking sideways
way of walking; gait; how one walks
wandering god; god who attracts wanderers
town walking; strolling around town; walking the streets
Standard kanji spelling for the common reading あるき.
Rare reading; mostly seen in historical or literary contexts.
The noun form of the verb 歩く (あるく, 'to walk'), derived from the continuative stem.