駆ける
かける
kakeru
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 49 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
駆ける (かける (kakeru)) means "to run". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
to run
Also : to gallop · to dash
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Example Sentences
火事を見つけた彼は、すぐに駆けつけた。
かじをみつけたかれは、すぐにかけつけた
When he found the fire, he rushed over immediately.
その知らせを聞いた時、彼女は友人のもとへ駆けた。
そのしらせをきいたとき、かのじょはゆうじんのもとへかけた
When she heard the news, she ran to her friend's place.
Kanji in this word
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 Jul 22, 2026
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