走 run

土 (earth) + 正 (correct)
★★★★★
7 strokes
SOLO

Onyomi

SOU

She runs SO fast.

Mnemonic

run because it's more correct for the earth than driving.

Kunyomi

はし*る run
★★★★★

Jukugo

暴走族(ぼうそうぞく)

Japanese bikers. ★★☆☆☆
暴 (rampage) + 走 (run) + 族 (family) = 暴走族 (Japanese bikers. )

競走(きょうそう)

race ★☆☆☆☆
競 (contest) + 走 (run) = 競走 (race)

the more literal word for race: racing cars, sprinting, marathons, etc.

Used In

Synonyms

go too far, jump the gun, press your luck
先走り    席を越す    調子に乗る    あんまり