走

走 — run

Learn the correct stroke order for 走 (run), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 27 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 7

On'yomi (音読み)ソウsou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)はし.るhashiru

Strokes7

Radical走

Frequency#626

Meaningsrun

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

滑走かっそうgliding; sliding; skating (on ice)noun

完走かんそうfinishing (a race); running the whole distance; reaching the goalnoun

競走きょうそうrace; run; dashnoun

疾走しっそうsprint; dash; scamperingnoun

走りはしりrunningnoun

走るはしるto runverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 走 (run) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 走.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 走 is #626, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

滑走かっそう — gliding; sliding; skating (on ice)

完走かんそう — finishing (a race); running the whole distance; reaching the goal

競走きょうそう — race; run; dash

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (走)

赴proceed 起rouse 超transcend 越surpass 趣purport

Same reading

世generation 送escort 早early

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 走 have?

The kanji 走 (run) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 走?

走 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 走 mean?

走 means: run. On'yomi readings: ソウ. Kun'yomi readings: はし.る.

What JLPT level is 走?

走 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.