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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