English–Japanese

“runner” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoランナー (rannā)

Pronunciation

Romajisōsha

Example

マラソンの走者がゴールしました。ma ra so n no sō sha ga gō ru shi ma shi ta

The marathon runner reached the finish line.

Illustration for 走者 (runner)

How to say “runner” in Japanese

“Runner” in Japanese is 走者 (sōsha).

Refers to someone whose role or activity involves running, especially in a race.

Full entry for 走者: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 走者

大会では、経験豊富な走者がチームを引っ張りました。tai kai de wa kei ken hō fu na sō sha ga chī mu o hi ppa ri ma shi ta

An experienced runner led the team in the competition.

Tips for using 走者

  • In English, runner can also mean a person who runs regularly for exercise, whereas 走者 (sōsha) usually points to a participant in a race or sporting event.

Other Japanese words for “runner”

そのランナーはとても速く走ります。so no ra n nā wa to te mo haya ku hashi ri ma su

That runner runs very fast.

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