走る
hashiru[ha̠ɕiɾɯ̟]
To run in Japanese is 走る (hashiru).
The verb 走る is used to describe the action of moving quickly on foot.
Which one should you use?
While 走る is the base form, other variations change the nuance of the movement. 走っていく indicates running while continuing in a specific direction, whereas 走ってくる emphasizes running towards the speaker's location or direction. For running through a course or running with determination without stopping, use 走り抜く.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb can be conjugated into several forms. The past tense is 走った, and the negative form is 走らない. To express a continuous or progressive action, such as 'is running', use the ~ている form, such as 走っています. You may also use the stem form 走り to connect to certain auxiliary verbs or to create noun-like constructions.
How do you pronounce it?
hashiru
Did you know?
- The word 走り (hashiri) is used as a noun to describe the first fruits of a season or the very first produce to hit the market.
- The verb 走る can be used to describe a 'running' fever, where a high temperature persists or continues to rise.
- While 走る is for general running, the word 駆ける (kakeru) is reserved for the 'galloping' of horses or a more romantic, dashing style of movement.
Examples in context
- 私は走るのが好きだ。I like to run.This sentence uses 走る to express a personal preference for running.Tatoeba #155346 by bunbuku, translation #259193 by CK
- 彼は走るのが好きだ。He likes to run.This sentence uses 走る to express a preference for running in the third person.Tatoeba #630420 by arihato, translation #630421 by CK
- 毎日走るつもりなの？Are you going to run every day?This sentence uses 走る to ask about a future intention regarding running.Tatoeba #8728734 by bunbuku, translation #2247259 by mayahueli
- 私は毎朝公園を走ります。I run in the park every morning.
- 3キロ走りましたI ran 3 kilometers.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Yota and Himari are late for their train.
- 陽太 Yota急ごう！駅まで走るよ。Isogou! Eki made hashiru yo.Let's hurry! I'll run to the station.
- 陽葵 Himariえっ、本当に走るの？E, hontou ni hashiru no?What, are we really going to run?
- 陽太 Yotaそうしないと間に合わないよ。Sou shinai to maniawanai yo.Otherwise, we won't make it in time.
- 陽葵 Himariわかった。私も走るね！Wakatta. Watashi mo hashiru ne!I understand. I'll run too!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 走る, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
