甲かん走ばしる

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

make a shrill sound; scream shrilly

Describes a high-pitched, piercing cry or sound, often from a person or animal. The kanji 甲 suggests a sharp, high tone. This verb is relatively rare and literary.

• 女おんなの悲ひ鳴めいがかんばしった。

  A woman's scream rang out shrilly.

• 鳥とりの声こえがかんばしるように聞きこえた。

  The bird's cry sounded piercing.