JLPT · Level 143
15 words
Japanese word
歩み
Pronunciation
Romajiayumi
Meaning
- nounprogress
Example
彼の歩みは順調です。kare no ayu mi wa jun chō de su
His progress is steady.
More examples
長年の努力が社会の歩みを支えています。naga nen no do ryoku ga sha kai no ayu mi o sasa e te i ma su
Years of effort support society's progress.
Core concept
Describes movement forward, either through physical space or through a developing process.
Common phrases
歩みを振り返るayu mi o fu ri kae ru
look back on one's progress
歩みを進めるayu mi o susu me ru
move forward
歩みを重ねるayu mi o kasa ne ru
make steady progress
Similar words
前進zenshin: Progress made by moving toward a goal or overcoming an obstacle.
進展shinten: The development of a matter, plan, or process over time.
進歩shinpo: Improvement in quality, ability, or knowledge over time.
発展hatten: Development that leads to greater size, strength, or complexity.
Definition in Japanese
人が足を運んで進むこと。また、物事が進んでいく経過。hito ga ashi o hako n de susu mu ko to ma ta mono goto ga susu n de i ku kei ka
Word origin
歩み (ayumi) is the noun form of 歩む (ayumu), a native Japanese verb meaning "to walk" or "to proceed"; the noun extends from physical movement to progress.
Usage tips
- In speeches and titles, 歩み (ayumi) often presents a person's or group's past as a continuing story, so it has a more reflective tone than ordinary everyday wording.