駆
Kanji · N1
駆 / drive
Kanji for drive, run, or gallop.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | か.ける、か.る | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
駆 carries the meaning drive, run, or gallop.
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Common compounds with 駆
駆け込むかけこむto run into / to rush into
駆け出すかけだすto run out / to rush out
駆け回るかけまわるto run around / to bustle about
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