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What is the Kanji for 'Escape'? | 逃

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Escape', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Escape' is 逃.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Escape

    Reading

    kunyomi

    no

    ni

    のが

    noga

    onyomiとう

    tou

    Parts

    Walk Omen, Trillion

    Example Word

    逃げ道: escape. The Japanese noun '逃げ道 (にげみち)' literally means 'escape route' or 'way out'. It refers to a path or method that allows someone to escape from a difficult or dangerous situation. This word can be used both literally, such as finding a physical escape route, and figuratively, such as finding a way to avoid responsibility or a tricky situation. For example: He always looks for an escape「彼はいつも逃げ道を探す」(かれはいつもにげみちをさがす). There is no escape from this situation「この状況から逃げ道はない」(このじょうきょうからにげみちはない). The word carries a nuance of seeking a solution or exit, often under pressure.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    446

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Walk

    kanji

    Meaning

    Omen, Trillion

Words Using

This kanji is used in 6 words:

    word

    逃げる

    Meaning

    Escape

    word

    逃れる

    Meaning

    Escape

    word

    逃げ出す

    Meaning

    Flee, Runaway

    word

    見逃す

    Meaning

    Miss, Overlook

    word

    逃がす

    Meaning

    Release

    word

    逃げ道

    Meaning

    Escape

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 18 kanji contain the part 辶 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Commute, Pass

    kanji

    Meaning

    Way

    kanji

    Meaning

    Return

    kanji

    Meaning

    Play

    kanji

    Meaning

    Take along

    kanji

    Meaning

    Suitable

    kanji

    Meaning

    Follow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boundary, Vicinity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Way, Route

    kanji

    Meaning

    Urge, Press

    kanji

    Meaning

    Perplexed, Astray

    kanji

    Meaning

    All over, Everywhere

    kanji

    Meaning

    Avoid, Dodge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pass through, Transparent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Alternate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Relay, Parcel post

    kanji

    Meaning

    Humble

    kanji

    Meaning

    Retrace the past, Go upstream

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 兆 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Peach

    kanji

    Meaning

    Challenge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stare, Look out over

    kanji

    Meaning

    Jump, Hop

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 逃 mean?

逃 means 'Escape'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.