N2
かける (kakeru)
駆ける
to run (quickly), to gallop, to dash
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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 (hashiru).
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "駆ける"!
馬が広い草原を自由に_______回っていた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 馬が速く走る様子を表すのに「駆ける」が適切です。
English: 'Kakeru' (駆ける) is appropriate to describe a horse running fast.
English: 'Kakeru' (駆ける) is appropriate to describe a horse running fast.
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