also: ひたばしる
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
run at full speed; dash; run and run
Emphasizes running with all one's might, often over a distance or in a determined manner.
彼はゴールまでひた走った。
He ran at full speed to the goal.
犬が野原をひた走っている。
The dog is dashing across the field.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
try one's hardest; go all out; push forward relentlessly
Figurative use: to strive with intense effort, as if running without stopping. Often used for single-minded pursuit of a goal.
彼女は夢に向かってひた走っている。
She is going all out toward her dream.
研究一筋にひた走ってきた。
I have pushed forward relentlessly, devoting myself to research.