走はしり

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Common wordFreq.FrequencyTop 5,000

Meanings

noun

The act of running; can refer to a run, a dash, or the running motion itself.

noun

gliding; smooth movement

Used for smooth, continuous motion, such as a vehicle gliding or a skater's glide.

新しん幹かん線せんの走はしりはとても静しずかだ。

The Shinkansen's gliding is very quiet.

noun

Refers to the first produce or catch of the season, often prized for freshness.

noun

beginning; start; initial stage

Often used in compounds or set phrases to indicate the early part of something, such as 走り書き (hasty writing) or 走り使い (express messenger).

noun

kitchen sink

colloquial

Colloquial, possibly from the idea of water 'running' in the sink; not a standard dictionary sense but used in some contexts.

走はしりUsage92%
Standard kanji spelling for all senses.
はしりUsage7%
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing, especially when the intended sense is broad or the kanji is not needed.
ハシリUsage1%

走はしる
走り is the noun form of the verb 走る (to run). 走り focuses on the action or instance of running, while 走る is the verb itself.

Noun form of the verb 走る (to run). The sense 'first of the season' likely derives from the idea of something 'running' ahead or being early.