What does 歩み mean in Japanese?

walking, pace, step, course (of history, one's life, etc.), history, progress

歩み (Ayumi) — walking · Japanese Dictionary

あゆみ

Ayumi

Other forms: 歩

歩み (Ayumi) is a Japanese noun meaning “walking, pace, step, course (of history, one's life, etc.)”.

nounwalking
nounpace; step
nouncourse (of history, one's life, etc.); history; progress; advance; development
nounpitch (of a screw, etc.)

何て歩みののろいやつだろう。
How slow you are!
入試制度の改革、カリキュラムの改革は着々と進んでいるが、歩みは遅い。
The reform of both entrance examination system and curriculum makes slow progress.
２歩前に出なさい。
Advance two steps.

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