走る
hashiruverb★Beginner
informal
to run
子供が公園で走っている
The child is running in the park.
technical
to operate (e.g., a machine)
このエンジンはスムーズに走る
This engine runs smoothly.
informal
to go (by vehicle)
電車で東京まで走る
The train runs to Tokyo.
Collocations
全力で走るto run at full speed競走するto race走り回るto run around
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
走り回るphrase
to run around
走り去るphrase
to run away
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
In sports contexts, '走る' is often used for running races or general running activities.
⚡Gold Rule
Transitive/Intransitive
'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).
📖Word Origin
From Old Japanese 'はしる' (hashiru), meaning 'to run'.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used for physical running, operating machines, or vehicles moving. Can be used intransitively or transitively depending on context.
Word Breakdown
走
to run
rootる
verb ending (ru-verb)
suffix✎ Noted on May 2, 2026JA → EN