Japanese word

走り

Pronunciation

Romajihashiri

Meaning

  • nounrunning

Example

毎朝の走りが日課です。mai asa no hashi ri ga nik ka de su

My morning run is part of my daily routine.

Illustration for 走り (running)

More examples

休日は公園へ走りに行きます。kyū jitsu wa kō en e hashi ri ni i ki ma su

On my days off, I go to the park for a run.

Core concept

It focuses on the act of moving swiftly on foot through repeated steps, rather than on a destination or a race.

Common phrases

  • 走りに行くhashi ri ni i ku

    go for a run

Similar words

ランニングranningu: Running done as a form of regular exercise or physical activity.
駆け足kakeashi: Running at a quick pace, often for a short distance.
ジョギングjogingu: Running steadily for exercise at a moderate pace.

Definition in Japanese

足を交互に速く動かして進むこと。ashi o kō go ni haya ku ugo ka shi te susu mu ko to

Word origin

The native Japanese noun 走り (hashiri, "running") comes from the continuative form of 走る (hashiru, "to run").

Usage tips

  • The noun 走り (hashiri) can describe running as a regular activity, so a time phrase can make it sound like a habit rather than a single event.

Opposites

  • 歩きarukiwalkingnoun

Related words

  • 走り方hashirikataway of runningnoun
  • 走り込みhashirikomiintensive running trainingnoun

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