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I see three different words when I look up "walk". Can someone explain why
there are two and why one would be used instead of the other?
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What is the difference between ayumu, sanpo and aruku?
> Difference between ayumu, sanpo and aruku

_aruku_ (歩｛ある｝く) is a general term for _to walk_.

_ayumu_ (歩｛あゆ｝む) is a little old-fashioned expression for _to walk_ ,
especially _to walk step by step_ , and it has a unique and something moral
meanings different from _aruku_ such as _to make progress to a certain
destination_.

As for _sanpo_ (散歩｛さんぽ｝), it is a noun which means _a constitutional walk_ or
_a walk for relaxation_.  
To make a _sanpo_ (散歩｛さんぽ｝) a verb _suru_ (する) is attached like _sanpo-suru_
(散歩｛さんぽ｝する).
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