How to Say ‘After a short walk’ in Japanese
そのあと少し歩くと
そのあとすこしあるくと
💬 Usage Tip: Combines sequence with distance.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Conveys an expectation of movement followed by observation.
Phrase Breakdown
そのあとそのあと
after that
Used to indicate a subsequent action or time.
そのあと会いましょう。
Let's meet after that.
少し歩くとすこしあるくと
if you walk a bit
Indicating a small amount of walking until a result.
少し歩くと店があります。
If you walk a bit, there's a shop.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
そのその
[sono]
that
Used to specify something was mentioned earlier or known to the speaker and the listener.
その道を歩いてください。
Please walk that way.
あとあと
[ato]
after
Refers to something occurring later in time.
あとでメッセージを送ります。
I will send the message later.
少しすこし
[sukoshi]
a little
A small amount or degree.
少し休みましょう。
Let's rest for a little.
歩くあるく
[aruku]
to walk
To move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn.
公園を歩くのが好きです。
I like to walk in the park.
とと
[to]
if
Indicates a condition.
時間があれば、行きます。
If I have time, I will go.
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