Details
Description
Gallop - driving a horse forward. Running hard, and being first into something new.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of horse and divide. Making horse run in sections.
Symbolism
Drive, running, pioneer. Represents making run.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Running through
Component Breakdown
horse + 区
Words & Expressions
Words written with 駆
Proverbs & Idioms
駆け足で過ぎる
かけあしですぎる
Time passes at a running pace
Time flies by quickly
Anime & Manga
透明な夜に駆ける君と、目に見えない恋をした。
Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky
A well-known work with 駆 in its Japanese title.
治癒魔法の間違った使い方 ~戦場を駆ける回復要員~
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic
A well-known work with 駆 in its Japanese title.
劣等人の魔剣使い スキルボードを駆使して最強に至る
The Inferior Magic Swordsman
A well-known work with 駆 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 駆 mean in Japanese?
駆 means drive, run, gallop, advance, inspire, impel. Gallop - driving a horse forward. Running hard, and being first into something new.
How do you read 駆?
On'yomi: ク (KU). Kun'yomi: か.ける、か.る (kakeru, karu).
How many strokes does 駆 have?
駆 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 馬 (horse).
Is 駆 a good kanji for a tattoo?
駆 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means drive, run, gallop, advance, inspire, impel. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.