What does 歩み mean?
歩み is a Japanese noun meaning “step, progress, history” in English. It can also be translated as “pace, course (of history, one's life, etc.), pitch (of a screw, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 歩み in kanji, あゆみ in hiragana, and ayumi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
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.