run, dash
On'yomi (音読み)
- ソウ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- はし.る
About this kanji
The kanji 走 primarily means "to run" or "to dash." It can be used both as a verb, where you would say はしる (hashiru) to describe the action of running, and as a noun in various compounds. For example, 走行 (そうこう, soukou) refers to "driving," indicating movement, while 速走 (はやばしり, hayabashiri) means "fast running," highlighting speed. Another common term is 走者 (そうしゃ, sousha), which translates to "runner" and is often used in races. A key point to remember is that 走 conveys not just the idea of running, but also movement in general, making it a versatile kanji.
Example sentences
公園で走るのが楽しい。
Running in the park is fun.
Meanings across languages
- English
- run, dash
- Tiếng Việt
- chạy, đi nhanh
- 日本語
- 走る, 駆ける
- 한국어
- 달리다, 전력질주하다
- 中文
- 奔跑, 冲刺
- id
- lari, berlari cepat
- th
- วิ่ง, พุ่ง
- es
- correr, sprintar
- fr
- courir, sprinter
- de
- laufen, sprinten
- pt
- correr, corrida
Common compounds
- 走行そうこうdriving, running (of a vehicle)
- 速走はやばしりfast running
- 走者そうしゃrunner, competitor
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