Rare term for running a long distance without stopping; often implies a sustained dash or continuous run.
He dashed over the hill without stopping.
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant kanji form using 駈; less common.
Compound of 駆け (kake, 'running') + 通し (tōshi, 'through, continuously'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is formed from common elements.