走り
Meanings
1
The act of running; can refer to a run, a dash, or the running motion itself.
My morning run is a daily routine.
2
gliding; smooth movement
Used for smooth, continuous motion, such as a vehicle gliding or a skater's glide.
The Shinkansen's gliding is very quiet.
3
first of the season; early harvest
Refers to the first produce or catch of the season, often prized for freshness.
I bought this year's first-harvest new tea.
5
kitchen sink
Colloquial, possibly from the idea of water 'running' in the sink; not a standard dictionary sense but used in some contexts.
I cleaned the kitchen sink.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の走りthe first catch/harvest of the season for 〈物〉
The first catch of the season's saury arrived at the market today.
- 〈物〉の走りがいい〈物〉 handles/glides well (of a vehicle's ride or performance)
This new car has a very smooth ride.
- 力強い走りを見せるto put on a powerful running performance
The athlete showed a powerful burst of speed before the finish line.
Expressions
- 梅雨の走りrainy spells just before the rainy season