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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and foot. Running on earth with feet.
Symbolism
Running, race, escape. Represents fast movement.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Running through
Component Breakdown
走=
土龰
earth + 龰
Words & Expressions
Words written with 走
Four-Character Compounds
東奔西走
とうほんせいそう
busying oneself about (something); being on the move; bestirring oneself
Proverbs & Idioms
走る馬にも角
はしるうまにもつの
Even a running horse has horns
Nothing is perfect
Anime & Manga
かけっこ/アオアシ
Aoashi
Youth story 'running' in soccer.
我真不是邪神走狗
I’m Really Not the Devil’s Lackey
A well-known work with 走 in its Japanese title.
海が走るエンドロール
The Credits Roll into the Sea
A well-known work with 走 in its Japanese title.
Games
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 走 mean in Japanese?
走 means run.
How do you read 走?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: はし.る (hashiru).
How many strokes does 走 have?
走 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 走 (run).
Is 走 a good kanji for a tattoo?
走 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means run. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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