No. 1,865 in Japanese
歩み
"歩み" means "step," "progress," or "walking" in English.
In a sentence
彼の人生の歩みは立派です。
His journey through life is remarkable.
歩み here refers to the progress or advancement in life, metaphorically representing one's journey or path.
プロジェクトの歩みは着実だ。
The progress of the project is steady.
歩み in this context is used to describe the progress or development of an ongoing project.
その町の歩みは歴史とともにある。
The town's development goes hand in hand with its history.
歩み signifies the historical progress or chronological advancement of the town.
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