Word details

駆る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 駆る.

Dictionary

Entry

駆る駈るTransitiveGodan verbFreq #5039
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)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

drive, run, gallop, advance, inspire, impel

14 strokesFrequency 1,033JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

か.けるか.る

run, gallop, advance

15 strokesGrade 10

On

Kun

か.けるか.る

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