noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
General term for fleeing or escaping, often used in formal or written contexts. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to escape'.
犯人は警察から逸走した。
The criminal escaped from the police.
動
There was an incident where a lion escaped from the zoo.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
running off the track
Specific use in sports or racing contexts, referring to a vehicle or athlete leaving the course. Less common than the general escape sense.
レース中に車が逸走して壁に衝突した。
During the race, the car ran off the track and hit the wall.