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to run
子供が公園で走っている
The child is running in the park.
to operate (e.g., a machine)
このエンジンはスムーズに走る
This engine runs smoothly.
to go (by vehicle)
電車で東京まで走る
The train runs to Tokyo.
In sports contexts, '走る' is often used for running races or general running activities.
'走る' can be used both intransitively (e.g., '子供が走る' - The child runs) and transitively (e.g., '車を走らせる' - To drive a car).
From Old Japanese 'はしる' (hashiru), meaning 'to run'.
Commonly used for physical running, operating machines, or vehicles moving. Can be used intransitively or transitively depending on context.