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N1

音読み:ku

訓読み:kakeru, karu


Onyomi 音読み

ku


Kunyomi 訓読み

か.けるkakeru

か.るkaru


Explanation

Drive, run, spur on


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Kanji Story

Imagine a horse running at full speed, its hooves thundering on the ground. The horse's strong determination and drive propel it forward swiftly.


Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '駆' is a high-level character that may appear in JLPT materials, particularly in the N1 level. It is important to understand its readings and meanings for kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.


Example Sentences

  • 彼は車で学校に駆けつけた。

    He rushed to school by car.

    かれはくるまでがっこうにかけつけた。

    kare wa kuruma de gakkou ni kaketsuketa.

  • 彼は全力で目標に駆ける。

    He runs towards his goal with all his might.

    かれはぜんりょくでもくひょうにかける。

    kare wa zenryoku de mokuhyou ni kakeru.

  • チームは一丸となって勝利を駆けた。

    The team worked together and achieved victory.

    ちーむはいちがんとなってしょうりをかけた。

    chiimu wa ichigan to natte shouri o kaketa.


Notes and Tips for JLPT students

  • The kanji '駆' is frequently used in the context of driving or running, making it important for the JLPT.
  • Pay attention to the different readings and their nuances. For example, '駆ける' (kakeru) is used when running or dashing, while '駆使する' (kushi suru) means to make full use of something.
  • Practice writing the kanji to familiarize yourself with its stroke order, which can improve performance in the reading comprehension sections of the JLPT.
  • Explore compound words and idioms that include '駆', as they often express the idea of driving or spurring on.

Usage in Japanese Names

  • Names like '駆郎' (Kuro) or '駆太郎' (Kotaro) use the kanji '駆'. It gives a sense of strength and determination to the name.