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走
走 (readings: そう, はし; Japanese kanji) means “to run”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 走る (to run).
What does 走 mean?
| Kanji | 走 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to run |
| Readings | そう, はし |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 走
走 is read そう or はし depending on the word.
Example words with 走
| Example | 走る (to run) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14