JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
走 — run
- Reading
- ソウ・はし.る
- Meaning
- run
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
走 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ソウ・はし.る and it means run. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
走 appears in everyday japanese words such as 走行 (running a wheeled vehicle), 逃走 (flight) and 走る (to run).
Japanese words containing 走
Frequently asked questions
What does 走 mean in Japanese?
走 means run in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 走 read?
走 is read ソウ・はし.る. Reading it inside real words — 走行 and 逃走 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 走 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 走 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 走 in a word?
A common word containing 走 is 走行 (そうこう) — "running a wheeled vehicle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 走 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 走 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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