JLPT N3 Intermediate
一歩
A single physical step, a stage of progress, or a small margin.
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Other forms
１歩 using an Arabic numeral
1 Noun, Adverb
One Step" (Literal & Figurative Progress)
Indicates a single movement of the foot while walking or a singular stage of advancement in a process.
Example
この 成功 で 、 夢 に 一歩 近づいた 。
With this success, I've gotten one step closer to my dream.
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2 Noun, Adverb
On the Verge of" / "A Step Away From"
Describes a slight degree or small margin that separates one state or outcome from another.
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