| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 走る | はしる |
Pronunciation: hashiru
How to Say It Outloud: ha-shee-roo
Usage: This is the most common way to say 'run' in Japanese.
Example Sentence Japanese:
彼は毎朝公園で走る。
彼は毎朝公園で走る。Example Sentence English:He runs in the park every morning.
He runs in the park every morning.| Hiragana |
|---|
| かける |
Pronunciation: kakeru
How to Say It Outloud: ka-ke-roo
Usage: This can also mean 'run', often used in a poetic or literary context.
Example Sentence Japanese:彼女は草原を駆けた。
彼女は草原を駆けた。Example Sentence English:She ran across the meadow.
She ran across the meadow.| Hiragana |
|---|
| ばしる |
Pronunciation: bashiru
How to Say It Outloud: ba-shee-roo
Usage: Ancient and less commonly used word, used in classical literature.
Example Sentence Japanese:彼は風のように馳る。
彼は風のように馳る。Example Sentence English:He runs like the wind.
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