noun
A paved path for pedestrians alongside a road. In Japanese traffic contexts, 歩道 is the legally designated pedestrian area, distinct from the 車道 (roadway).
歩道を歩いているときに、自転車が後ろから来た。
While I was walking on the sidewalk, a bicycle came up from behind.
この通りは歩道が広くて歩きやすい。
This street has wide sidewalks and is easy to walk on.