Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Run

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person running with such speed and determination that they leave a trail behind them, resembling the stroke order of the kanji '走'. This person is agile and swift, symbolizing the meaning of running.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '走' is frequently encountered in JLPT materials, especially at the N4 and N3 levels. Its meaning and associated vocabulary make it important for understanding reading passages and vocabulary sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 彼は毎朝公園で走っています。

  He runs in the park every morning.

  かれはまいあさこうえんではしっています。

  kare wa maiasa kōen de hashitteimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼が一等に走りました。

  He came first in the race.

  かれがいっとうにはしりました。

  kare ga ittō ni hashirimashita.

  Pronunciation

• 私はバスに乗り遅れたので、息子が走って学校に行った。

  I missed the bus, so my son ran to school.

  わたしはばすにのりおくれたので、むすこがはしってがっこうにいった。

  Watashi wa basu ni noriokureta node, musuko ga hashitte gakkou ni itta.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '走' is commonly used in vocabulary related to running and movement.
• Remember the onyomi reading 'ソウ' which is often used in compound words like '走行' (soukou - running; traveling).
• Practice writing the kanji to familiarize yourself with its stroke order and structure, which can aid in recognizing it during the JLPT exam.
• Pay attention to the different verb forms using '走る' (hashiru) to express running in various grammatical contexts.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Names like '走田' (Hashida) or '走木' (Hashigi) use the kanji '走'. It is often chosen for its meaning of running or speed, symbolizing a person's energetic nature.