Meaning

Primary

To Gallop

Alternative

To Run

Word Type

intransitive verb, ichidan verb

Explanation

Because the hiragana ends with an sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means gallop and the verb vocab version is to gallop or to run.

Reading

かける
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

You learned this reading when you learned the kanji, so you should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

犬が庭を駆け回っている。

The dog is running around the yard.

少年は坂道を勢いよく駆け上った。

The boy quickly ran up the slope.

馬が駆けるデザインの年賀状を注文しました。

I ordered New Year's cards featuring a design of a galloping horse.

先生が腕を組んだまま廊下を駆けて行くのを見て、大笑いしました。

We burst out laughing when we saw the teacher dashing down the hallway with his arms folded.

Kanji Composition