Japanese Conversation · Level 28
90 words
Japanese word
逃げる
Pronunciation
Romajinigeru
Meaning
- verbrun away
Example
危ないので逃げます。abu na i no de ni ge ma su
I will run away because it is dangerous.
More examples
かくれんぼで鬼から逃げます。ka ku re n bo de oni ka ra ni ge ma su
I run away from the person who is it in hide-and-seek.
知らない犬が近づいてきたので、静かに逃げました。shi ra na i inu ga chika zu i te ki ta no de shizu ka ni ni ge ma shi ta
An unfamiliar dog came toward me, so I quietly ran away.
Core concept
It describes leaving a place or situation to get away from danger, trouble, or pursuit.
Common phrases
犬から逃げるinu ka ra ni ge ru
run away from a dog
家から逃げるie ka ra ni ge ru
run away from home
その場から逃げるso no ba ka ra ni ge ru
run away from the scene
Similar words
逃れるnogareru: To become free from danger, trouble, or pursuit.
避けるsakeru: To stay away from danger, trouble, or an unwanted situation.
逃げ出すnigedasu: To leave a place quickly because of danger or fear.
Definition in Japanese
危険や困難を避けるために、その場から離れる。ki ken ya kon nan o sa ke ru ta me ni so no ba ka ra hana re ru
Word origin
逃げる (nigeru) is a native Japanese verb whose older form 逃ぐ (nigu, "to flee") developed into the modern form.
Usage tips
- In conversation, this verb can describe leaving danger as well as avoiding responsibility, so context determines whether "run away" or "escape" fits best.