Japanese word

ダッシュ

Pronunciation

Romajidasshu

Meaning

  • noundash

Example

駅までダッシュします。eki ma de da sshu shi ma su

I dash to the station.

Illustration for ダッシュ (dash)

More examples

ゴール前では、選手が最後のダッシュを見せます。gō ru mae de wa sen shu ga sai go no da sshu o mi se ma su

Near the finish line, the runner makes a final dash.

Core concept

Describes a short, fast run toward a destination, often because time is limited.

Common phrases

  • ダッシュをかけるda sshu o ka ke ru

    make a dash

  • 短距離をダッシュするtan kyo ri o da sshu su ru

    sprint a short distance

Similar words

疾走shissō: A very fast run made to reach a destination quickly.
駆け足kakeashi: A quick running pace used to move faster than walking.

Definition in Japanese

目的地まで、短時間で勢いよく走ること。moku teki chi ma de tan ji kan de ikio i yo ku hashi ru ko to

Word origin

ダッシュ (dasshu) is borrowed from English dash, which has the related sense of a quick run or sudden movement.

Usage tips

  • In English, dash also names a punctuation mark, while the running sense connects the word with sudden speed and urgency.

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