走る
hashiru[ha̠ɕiɾɯ̟]
The Japanese verb for "run" is 走る (hashiru).
The verb 走る is used to describe the action of moving quickly on two feet. While it primarily functions as a verb, it can also function as a noun representing the act of running. Note that the word 小川 is a separate noun meaning "creek."
Meaning: to move quickly on two feet (verb)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The past tense of the verb is 走った. To describe the continuous action of running, use the form 走っている.
How do you pronounce it?
hashiru
Did you know?
- In Japanese, the concept of a 'nose running' is expressed using the word 出る meaning 'to come out' rather than 走る.
- The phrase 口が走る can describe someone who speaks very quickly or incessantly, almost as if their words are racing.
- In Japanese, 走る can be used for vehicles, meaning a car or train is 'running' or 'traveling' along a route.
Examples in context
- ここでは走るな。Don't run here.This sentence is useful for expressing a prohibition against running in a specific location using 走る.Tatoeba #224594 by bunbuku, translation #61929 by CK
- 私は走るのが好きだ。I like to run.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal preference for running using 走る.Tatoeba #155346 by bunbuku, translation #259193 by CK
- そんなに速く走るな。Don't run so fast.This sentence is useful for telling someone not to run at a high speed using 走る.Tatoeba #204248 by bunbuku, translation #41490 by CK
- 明日、走ります。I will run tomorrow.
- 速く走ってください！Please run quickly!
- 彼はマラソンを走りました。He ran a marathon.
- 一緒に走ろう。Let's run together.
- 公園で走ったよ。I ran in the park.
- もう走れないよ。I can't run anymore.
- 37 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ren and Yui are at a park.
- 蓮 Ren一緒に走る？issho ni hashiru?Shall we run together?
- 結衣 Yuiうん、走るよ！un, hashiru yo!Yes, I'll run!
- 蓮 Ren結衣は足が速いね。Yui wa ashi ga hayai ne.Yui, you are fast.
- 結衣 Yui蓮も頑張って！Ren mo ganbatte!You try hard too, Ren!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “run” translations and entries 走る, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
