一歩(いっぽ)

いっぽ
noun
one step; a small amount of progress
quantityabstract
1. one step
A single step or pace when walking.
一歩(いっぽ)前(まえ)に出(で)る。
I step forward one step.
一歩(いっぽ)も動(うご)けなかった。
I couldn't move a single step.
He stood back and watched.
2. a small amount of progress
Figuratively, a small advancement or movement toward a goal.
夢(ゆめ)に一歩(いっぽ)近(ちか)づいた。
I got one step closer to my dream.
We took the first step toward reform.
I gain experience as a step toward success.

一歩(いっぽ) means both a literal single step and figurative progress.

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