駆けっこ
かけっこ
kakeko
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 21 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
駆けっこ (かけっこ (kakeko)) means "Sprint". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Sprint
Also : Foot race · Running race
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Example Sentences
子どもたちは運動会の駆けっこで全力を尽くした。
こどもたちはうんどうかいのかけっこでぜんりょくをつくした。
The children gave their all in the sprint at the athletic meet.
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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