How to Say ‘I walk.’ in Japanese
歩きます。
aruki masu
[ah-roo-kee mahs]
💬 Usage Tip: Add frequency for a stronger interview line: [毎日歩きます。] You can also add time: [毎日30分歩きます。]
🇯🇵 In Japan: Simple lifestyle statements like this fit Japanese interview expectations: practical, specific, and calm.
Phrase Breakdown
歩き
aruki
[ah-roo-kee]
walk (polite: I walk / will walk)
Polite form of 歩く. Good for interview self-PR about daily habits and stamina.
毎日一万歩歩きます。
I walk 10,000 steps every day.
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite verb ending
Polite ending used in formal settings like interviews.
歩きますので、移動介助もできます。
Since I walk, I can also assist with moving around.
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