一歩

いっぽ

(a) step; one step

Also:level, small degree

What does 一歩 mean?

一歩 is a Japanese noun meaning (a) step; one step in English. It can also be translated as level, small degree depending on context. It is written as 一歩 in kanji, いっぽ in hiragana, and ippo in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

もう一歩も歩けないよ。

I can't walk another step.

両者は解決に向かって一歩踏み出した。

Both parties took a step towards a solution.

もう一歩努力すれば、彼はうまくいっただろうに。

With just a little more effort, he would have succeeded.