Meaning

Primary

To Go For A Walk

Alternative

To Go For A Stroll

Word Type

する verb

Explanation

散歩 is "a walk." Make that into a verb and you have to go for a walk or to go for a stroll.

Reading

さんぽする
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own. It will help to know 散歩 as well.

Context

Context Sentences

妻が、今日は早目に仕事を切り上げて犬の散歩をしてほしいと言っているのですが、よろしいでしょうか。

My wife wants me to leave work early and take the dog for a walk today. Is it okay with you?

Kanji Composition