Refers to a horse's gait between a trot and a full gallop; often used in horse riding or racing contexts.
The horse went around the course at a brisk canter.
It shifted from a canter to a gallop.
bargaining; haggling · tactics; strategy; maneuvering · tactical advance or retreat of troops
pioneer; forerunner; taking the initiative · leading an attack; charging ahead of others
rushing in; running into; rushing aboard · last-minute rush; rush just before a deadline
rush to; hurry to; come running
novice; beginner; fledgling · starting to run; running off
elopement; running away with a lover
foot race; sprint
run through; sweep through · overtake; run past from behind
running fast; double time · cantering · doing things in a hurry; rushing
rush into; run into · seek refuge in; take shelter in
run around; bustle about
run up to; rush over
run out; rush out · start running; break into a run
run; dash; race · gallop; canter · charge on horseback; advance against the enemy
early-morning attack; dawn raid
long horse ride; long gallop
footrace
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others · solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
foot race; sprint
run down; dash down
dart away; dash off; gallop away
run about; rush around
rush back; run back
Standard kanji spelling for the noun meaning a canter or gallop.
Variant kanji form; less common than 駆け.
Noun form of the verb 駆ける (to run, gallop). The kanji 駆 carries the meaning of driving or spurring on.