This is the 1865th most frequent Japanese word.
歩み
"歩み" means "step," "progress," or "walking" in English.
歩み here refers to the progress or advancement in life, metaphorically representing one's journey or path.
彼の人生の歩みは立派です。
His journey through life is remarkable.
歩み in this context is used to describe the progress or development of an ongoing project.
プロジェクトの歩みは着実だ。
The progress of the project is steady.
歩み signifies the historical progress or chronological advancement of the town.