Meaning and Usage
The verb 走る (はしる) primarily means "to run" or "to move quickly on foot." It is a common verb used in everyday conversation and appears frequently in JLPT N5 materials.
Common Contexts
You will often hear 走る when talking about physical running, such as jogging or running to catch a bus. It can also describe vehicles or machines "running" or moving fast, though this usage is less common and usually more casual.
Collocations and Patterns
- 走るのが好き (はしるのがすき): "like running" – expressing a hobby or preference.
- 駅まで走る (えきまではしる): "run to the station" – indicating destination.
- 速く走る (はやくはしる): "run fast" – describing speed.
Register and Nuance
走る is a neutral, standard verb suitable for casual and polite speech. It is not formal or honorific.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 走る with 歩く (あるく, "to walk"). Remember, 走る always implies running or moving quickly on foot, while 歩く means walking at a normal pace.