Japanese word of the day: 走る (Hashiru)

What does 走る (Hashiru) mean?

走る (verb) — Godan intransitive verb that means “to run”

Kanji details for 走

Character: run 走 (赱), This kanji has itself as a radical (赱)

Example sentences with 走る (Hashiru)

• かのじょは走るのが遅いです。
  (Kanojo wa hashiru no ga osoi desu.)
  She is a slow runner.

• この道は走りやすいです。
  (Kono michi wa hashiri yasui desu.)
  This road is easy to run on.

• 私は走るより歩くのほうが好きです。
  (Watashi wa hashiru yori aruku no hou ga suki desu.)
  I like walking better than running.

Confused about how to conjugate this word? Our conjugation tables can help.

走る (Hashiru) in context

When speaking, it can be used in various contexts, such as describing physical activities like jogging or sprinting, or even metaphorically to indicate hurrying or rushing. For example, you might say "私は毎朝走ります" (I run every morning) to describe a daily routine. However, nuances exist in how it is used with particles.

For instance, when indicating movement through a place, the particle を (o) is typically used, as in "公園を走る" (running through the park), whereas で (de) would imply running in a specific area without a clear destination. It's also important to note that while 走る can be used to describe movement of vehicles, the context should be clear to avoid confusion.