Quick answer
逃 is the kanji for "Flee". The most common reading is に.げる (nigeru). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Flee
Also : Escape · Shirk · Evade · Set free
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
9 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 逃 represents 'ESCAPE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of escape.
On-reading: とう — remember this sound by associating it with escape. Kun-reading: に.げる.
Example Sentences
危険から逃げました。
きけんからにげました。
I escaped from danger.
チャンスを逃さないようにします。
ちゃんすをのがさないようにします。
I'll make sure not to miss the chance.
Vocabulary using 逃
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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