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駆る

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

駈る
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #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)

Kanji in this Word

14 strokes
Frequency: 1033
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

drive
run
gallop
advance
inspire
impel

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.ける
か.る
15 strokes
Grade 10

Meanings

run
gallop
advance

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.ける
か.る
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