How do you say "A five-minute walk" in Japanese?

"A five-minute walk" in Japanese is "歩いて5分". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘A five-minute walk’ in Japanese

Q: What does "歩いて5分" mean in English?

"歩いて5分" means "A five-minute walk" in English. Usage tip: [歩いて] means "by walking" or "on foot." Together, [歩いて5分] means "5 minutes if you walk." Great for asking about the nearest metro or train station.

歩いて5分

arui te 5 pun

[aru-i te go fun]

💬 Usage Tip: [歩いて] means "by walking" or "on foot." Together, [歩いて5分] means "5 minutes if you walk." Great for asking about the nearest metro or train station.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Station distance in Japan is often explained by walking time, not kilometers or miles. For many locals, [歩いて5分] feels more practical than giving exact distance.

Phrase Breakdown

歩い

arui

[aru-i]

walk

From the verb 歩く, meaning to walk. In 歩いて, it connects to what follows and means 'by walking' or 'walk and...'.

Example

駅まで歩いて5分です。

It is five minutes on foot to the station.

て

[te]

and; by doing

The て-form ending that links actions or expressions. Here it completes 歩いて, meaning 'on foot' or 'by walking'.

Example

ここから歩いて5分です。

It is a five-minute walk from here.

[go]

five

The number 5. In this phrase, it helps express the travel time.

Example

歩いて5分かかります。

It takes five minutes on foot.

分

pun

[fun]

minutes

The counter for minutes. In 5分, it is read ふん, so the phrase means 'five minutes'.

Example

歩いて5分のところです。

It is a place five minutes away on foot.

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