English–Japanese

“on foot” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitoho

Example

私は駅まで徒歩で行きます。watashi wa eki ma de to ho de i ki ma su

I go to the station on foot.

Illustration for 徒歩 (on foot)

How to say “on foot” in Japanese

“On foot” in Japanese is 徒歩 (toho).

The word focuses on moving toward a place by walking rather than by taking transportation.

Full entry for 徒歩: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 徒歩

この店は駅から徒歩五分です。ko no mise wa eki ka ra to ho go fun de su

This shop is a five-minute walk from the station.

Tips for using 徒歩

  • Japanese real-estate listings often use 徒歩 (toho) followed by a number to state how many minutes a place is from a station on foot.

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