A1 Collocation Neutre

歩いて行く

aruite iku

Go on foot

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use this phrase to describe the action of traveling to a destination specifically by foot.

  • Means: To go somewhere by walking.
  • Used in: Giving directions, planning outings, or describing your daily commute.
  • Don't confuse: Do not use for vehicles; use '乗って行く' for cars or trains.
🚶 (Walking) + ➡️ (Going) = 歩いて行く

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means to go somewhere by walking. You use it when you don't need a car or train.
It describes the method of travel. By using the te-form of 'aruku', you connect the action of walking to the destination verb 'iku'.
This collocation is essential for daily navigation. It distinguishes between walking and using public transport, which is a key distinction in Japanese urban life.
The phrase functions as a compound verb structure. It is highly productive, allowing speakers to specify transit modes clearly in both formal and informal registers.
From a linguistic perspective, this is a serial verb construction where the first verb denotes the manner of motion and the second denotes the directionality.
This construction exemplifies the Japanese tendency toward agglutinative verb chains to express complex spatio-temporal movement, reflecting a high degree of precision in describing physical displacement.

Signification

To travel by walking.

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Contexte culturel

Walking is the primary way to explore neighborhoods. Many Japanese people walk to the nearest train station daily. In many car-centric cultures, walking is seen as a last resort, whereas in Japan, it is a standard transit choice.

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Focus on the 'te' form

The 'te' form is the glue for Japanese verbs. Master it to combine actions.

Signification

To travel by walking.

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Focus on the 'te' form

The 'te' form is the glue for Japanese verbs. Master it to combine actions.

Teste-toi

Which sentence is correct for walking to the park?

公園まで＿＿＿。

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 歩いて行く

歩いて行く means to go by walking.

🎉 Score : /1

Aides visuelles

Questions fréquentes

1 questions

No, use '走って行く' (hashitte iku) for running.

Expressions liées

🔄

徒歩で

synonym

On foot

🔗

歩いて来る

similar

To come by walking

Où l'utiliser

🚶

Meeting a friend

A: 駅で会おう。

B: うん、歩いて行くね。

informal
🗺️

Asking a local

Tourist: 美術館まで歩いて行けますか？

Local: はい、10分くらいです。

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Aruite' as 'Are we there yet?' while walking.

Visual Association

Imagine yourself walking on a path that turns into the word 'iku'.

Story

Kenji is at the station. He looks at his map. It's only 5 minutes away. He smiles and says, '歩いて行こう!' (Let's walk!). He enjoys the fresh air on his way.

Word Web

歩く行く道歩道散歩徒歩

Défi

Walk to a nearby store today and say '歩いて行きます' to yourself.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Ir a pie

Japanese uses a verb-te form, while Spanish uses a prepositional phrase.

French high

Aller à pied

French uses 'à' (at/to) while Japanese uses the connective 'te'.

German moderate

Zu Fuß gehen

German uses a noun (foot) rather than a verb (walk) in the phrase.

Japanese high

徒歩で行く

Uses the noun 'toho' (walking) instead of the verb 'aruku'.

Arabic moderate

الذهاب مشياً

Arabic grammar focuses on the noun form of the action.

Easily Confused

歩いて行く vs 乗って行く

Learners mix up walking vs riding.

Use 'aruite' for feet, 'notte' for vehicles.

FAQ (1)

No, use '走って行く' (hashitte iku) for running.

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