Japanese Conversation · Level 72
75 words
Japanese word
駆ける
Pronunciation
Romajikakeru
Meaning
- verbrun
Example
馬が野原を駆けます。uma ga no hara o ka ke ma su
The horse runs across the field.
More examples
夕日を追って、子どもたちは浜辺を駆けました。yū hi o o tte ko do mo ta chi wa hama be o ka ke ma shi ta
Chasing the setting sun, the children ran along the beach.
Core concept
Describes a person or animal moving quickly with strong momentum, often across an open space.
Common phrases
海岸を駆けるkai gan o ka ke ru
run along the coast
丘を駆けるoka o ka ke ru
run across the hill
Similar words
走るhashiru: To move at a fast pace using the legs or while riding an animal.
疾走するshissōsuru: To move rapidly and continuously, usually over a clear stretch of ground.
Definition in Japanese
人や動物が、勢いをつけて速く走る。hito ya dō butsu ga ikio i o tsu ke te haya ku hashi ru
Word origin
駆ける (kakeru) is a native Japanese verb related to the classical verb 駆く (kaku), meaning "to drive or run," and it denotes fast movement.
Usage tips
- Unlike 走る (hashiru), 駆ける (kakeru) often suggests a swift, vigorous run, as in a horse crossing a field.