Translation of Japanese word "走る" to English
走る
はしる
[hashiru]
IPA: /haɕɯɾɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo move swiftly. To move forward quickly upon two feet by alternately making a short jump off either foot.
How to use
走る (hashiru) — 'to run'. Group 1 (irregular). 走りましょう！ — Let's run! 全力で走る — run at full speed.
🇬🇧 English
to run
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 走る
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): はしる
Romaji Transcription: hashiru
Example Sentences
彼は走る人を見た。
かれははしるひとをみた。
He saw someone running.
彼女は走ることが好きです。
かのじょははしることがすきです。
She likes to run.
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Common phrases
- 全力で走る— to run at full speed
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Frequency rank: #300 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "走る" mean?▼
The Japanese word "走る" means "to run" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "走る"?▼
The word "走る" is read as "はしる" (hashiru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "The act of running.".
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