()

suffix, counter
step, pace
number
1. step, pace
A counter for footsteps or paces.
I take one step forward.
It's a five-minute walk from the station.
I advance step by step.

() is a counter for steps and is used in many expressions.

Counting patterns

Common expressions

一歩(いっぽ)(ゆず): to make a concession, to take a step back