Quadruple VS
Synonym Boundary: "走る", "逃げる", "営む", "駆ける"
All represent the core concept "run", but require precise selection.
Japanese Option A
走る
はしる (hashiru)
N5 / CEFR
Japanese Option B
逃げる
にげる (nigeru)
N4 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
営む
いとなむ (itonamu)
N2 / CEFR
Japanese Option D
駆ける
かける (kakeru)
N2 / CEFR
Quadruple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "run" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "走る", "逃げる", "営む", "駆ける" based on context.
- 走る (はしる (hashiru) - Level: N5): Maps to "to run" and is used when Intransitive verb. Used for physical running. Polite form is 走ります.
- 逃げる (にげる (nigeru) - Level: N4): Maps to "to run away; to escape" and is used when Used when someone or something flees from danger, a difficult situation, or a person. Can be used literally.
- 営む (いとなむ (itonamu) - Level: N2): Maps to "to run (a business), to operate, to carry on (a life/livelihood)" and is used when ビジネスや生活など、継続的な活動を行うことを表します。.
- 駆ける (かける (kakeru) - Level: N2): Maps to "to run (quickly), to gallop, to dash" and is used when 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.
Context for "走る"
毎朝、公園を走ります。
I run in the park every morning.
Context for "逃げる"
彼は危険から逃げた。
He ran away from danger.
Context for "営む"
父は小さなカフェを営んでいる。
My father runs a small cafe.
Context for "駆ける"
遅刻しそうだったので、駅まで全速力で駆けた。
I was about to be late, so I dashed to the station at full speed.
Synonym Mastery Challenge
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "毎朝、公園を走ります。" (Meaning: "I run in the park every morning.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "走る" is correct here because it represents "to run" in the context: "I run in the park every morning.".