- to run
- to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to travel; to move; to sail
- to rush (to); to dash; to race
- to retreat; to flee; to defect (to)
- to run away; to abscond; to elopeocc. 奔る
- to flash (of lightning); to streak; to shoot (through; e.g. of pain); to run (through); to flare; to flit (e.g. across one's face); to spread quickly (of news, shock, etc.)
- to go (e.g. bad, to extremes); to become; to turn; to take to (e.g. crime); to get carried away by (e.g. one's emotions); to get involved in; to get wrapped up inas 〜に走る; occ. 趨る
- to run (through; of a road, street, etc.); to extend (e.g. of a mountain range); to stretch; to lie
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
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- to run
- to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to travel; to move; to sail
- to rush (to); to dash; to race
- to retreat; to flee; to defect (to)
- to run away; to abscond; to elope
- to flash (of lightning); to streak; to shoot (through; e.g. of pain); to run (through); to flare; to flit (e.g. across one's face); to spread quickly (of news, shock, etc.)
- to go (e.g. bad, to extremes); to become; to turn; to take to (e.g. crime); to get carried away by (e.g. one's emotions); to get involved in; to get wrapped up in
- to run (through; of a road, street, etc.); to extend (e.g. of a mountain range); to stretch; to lie
This meaning refers to the action of running physically, typically on foot.
This usage involves a vehicle in motion, indicating transportation on roads, tracks, or water.
This meaning emphasizes urgency or speed in reaching a destination.
This refers to a quick or sudden departure, often in the context of avoiding danger.
This usage indicates leaving secretly or escaping from a place or situation, often associated with a relationship.
This meaning conveys the idea of something occurring rapidly or unexpectedly, often causing a quick impact.
This refers to changing state or engaging deeply in an activity, often with a connotation of excess or unintentional involvement.
This meaning indicates the physical presence or arrangement of an object or place, suggesting continuity or linkage.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to runto run fastto run in the parklong-distance runningto like runningto run after himto run awaywhile runningto run a marathonto dash through quicklynews spreads quicklyto move and runblood runs (in reference to excitement or emotion)the railway runsto ride a bicycle (alternative usage for driving/riding)
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Refers to the action of running, whether by a person or a vehicle.
Refers to driving, particularly a leisurely drive in a vehicle.
Refers to rushing or dashing, often used in the context of speed and urgency.
Refers to the act of traveling or moving, usually by vehicle on roads.
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"Hey, when do the dorms lock up?" "9 o'clock" "Whoops, if we don't run we won't make it!"
"Hey! It's dangerous to run here." "Eh? ... A-a-Aaah!!" "Oh dear, what did I tell you?"
He-heh-heh, I'm terrible at sports so if I run a while my sides hurt right away.