How to Say ‘On foot’ in Japanese
歩いて
arui te
[ah-roo-ee teh]
💬 Usage Tip: [歩いて] is the te-form of [歩く]. In time expressions: [歩いて五分] = “5 minutes on foot.”
🇯🇵 In Japan: People frequently answer with [歩いて〜分] because it’s practical for visitors navigating on foot.
Phrase Breakdown
歩い
arui
[ah-roo-ee]
walk (te-form stem)
Part of the te-form 歩いて, meaning “walking / on foot.” Used with time: 歩いて５分 (5 minutes on foot).
駅まで歩いて五分です。
It’s a five-minute walk to the station.
て
te
[teh]
te-form ending
Completes the te-form (歩いて). Often expresses means/condition: “by walking / on foot.”
歩いて行きます。
I’ll go on foot.
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