走 — Run
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Common Japanese Words with 走 (Run)
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Run (走) expressed as a verb, to run .
Frequently Asked Questions About 走 (Run)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 走 (Run)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 走 ("Run", read as そう) is: The boy hates running solo (そう), so he took his happy sheep (はし) with him. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 走 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 走 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 走 means "Run". Its primary reading is そう (On'yomi: そう; Kun'yomi: はし). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 走?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 走 include: 走る (はしる - to run).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 走 (Run) faster?
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