駆る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 駆る
1
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel
Examples
彼は衝動に駆られた。
He was borne away by an impulse.
2
to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
Kanji in this Word
駆
14 strokes
Frequency: 1033
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
drive
run
gallop
advance
inspire
impel
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.ける
か.る
駈
15 strokes
Grade 10
Meanings
run
gallop
advance
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.ける
か.る
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