Japanese Conversation · Level 30
90 words
Japanese word
走者
Pronunciation
Romajisōsha
Meaning
- nounrunner
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Refers to someone whose role or activity involves running, especially in a race.
Common phrases
マラソンの走者ma ra so n no sō sha
marathon runner
先頭の走者sen tō no sō sha
leading runner
走者を追い抜くsō sha o o i nu ku
pass a runner
Similar words
ランナーrannā: A person who runs, especially as a sport or in a race.
競走者kyōsōsha: A person who competes in a running race.
Definition in Japanese
競技や競走で走る役割を担う人。kyō gi ya kyō sō de hashi ru yaku wari o nina u hito
Word origin
走者 (sōsha) is a Japanese compound of 走 (sō, "run") and 者 (sha, "person").
Usage tips
- 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.