How to Say ‘Walk’ in Japanese
歩くと
あるくと
💬 Usage Tip: [歩くと] indicates actions following a specified path or time.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Walking is a primary mode of transit in Japanese cities due to dense layouts.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
歩くあるく
[aruku]
walk
To move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot.
歩くと５分かかります。
It takes 5 minutes if you walk.
とと
[to]
if/when
Used to express conditional actions or events.
左へ曲がると見える。
If you turn left, you will see it.
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