How to say "Run" in Japanese

When translating "run" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between はしる and 駆ける. In Japanese, はしる (はしる (hashiru)) is typically associated with "to run" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Common verb for physical movement, typically for people or animals. Often used in the form '走る. On the other hand, 駆ける (かける (kakeru)) maps to "to run (quickly), to gallop, to dash" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Implies running quickly or at a full dash, often with a sense of urgency or speed. More dynamic and emphasizes speed compared to 走る. A literal translation of "run" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!