Run in Japanese
"run" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "run". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
走 is to run on foot. 駆 is to run fast or to spur, used of horses and machines. 奔 is to run away or rush. 営 is to run a business. 流 is to run as a liquid. English has one verb for all of these.
Top pick
run
Reading: sou
7 strokes · dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of earth and foot. Running on earth with feet.
What it carries
Running, race, escape. Represents fast movement.
Related kanji for "run"
run
ku · dynamic
Composed of horse and divide. Making horse run in sections.
run
hon · dynamic
Composed of big and plants. Running big.
run
ei
Composed of fire, backbone, and cover. Camp surrounding fire.
run
ryuu · dark, dynamic
Combines 'water' (氵) with 'flow' (㐬), depicting water flowing in a river. Means movement, change, and lineage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for run?
The most common kanji for "run" is 走, read as sou. It means run. Related kanji: 駆 (run), 奔 (run), 営 (run), 流 (run).
How many strokes does 走 have?
走 has 7 strokes.