English–Japanese

“running away from home” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiiede

Example

妹が家出しました。imōto ga ie de shi ma shi ta

My younger sister ran away from home.

Illustration for 家出 (running away from home)

How to say “running away from home” in Japanese

“Running away from home” in Japanese is 家出 (iede).

Centers on a person departing from the home where they live and staying away without the family's agreement.

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

Example sentences with 家出

家出を考えている子どもには、まず信頼できる大人に相談してほしいです。ie de o kanga e te i ru ko do mo ni wa ma zu shin rai de ki ru otona ni sō dan shi te ho shi i de su

Children thinking about running away from home should first talk to a trusted adult.

Tips for using 家出

  • The English word elopement often suggests a secret marriage, but 家出 (iede) can describe a nonromantic departure from home.

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