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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

    逃

    Meaning

    Escape

    Reading

    kunyomiの

    no

    に

    ni

    のが

    noga

    onyomiとう

    tou

    Parts

    辶Walk 兆Omen, Trillion

    Example Word

    逃げる: escape. The Japanese verb '逃げる (にげる)' means 'to escape' or 'to run away'. It is used to describe the action of fleeing from a place, situation, or person, often to avoid danger, responsibility, or confrontation. This verb can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example: he escaped from the prison「彼は刑務所から逃げた」(かれはけいむしょからにげた). She ran away from her problems「彼女は問題から逃げた」(かのじょはもんだいからにげた). Note that '逃げる' can also imply a sense of cowardice or avoidance, depending on the context.

    Radical

    辵

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    446

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 逃

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

    radical

    辶

    Meaning

    Walk

    kanji

    兆

    Meaning

    Omen, Trillion

Words Using 逃

This kanji is used in 6 words:

    word

    逃れる

    Meaning

    Escape

    word

    逃げ道

    Meaning

    Escape

    word

    逃げ出す

    Meaning

    Flee, Runaway

    word

    見逃す

    Meaning

    Miss, Overlook

    word

    逃がす

    Meaning

    Release

    word

    逃げる

    Meaning

    Escape

Kanji Related to 逃 Through the Part 辶

These 18 kanji contain the part 辶 as well.

    kanji

    迫

    Meaning

    Urge, Press

    kanji

    追

    Meaning

    Follow

    kanji

    遊

    Meaning

    Play

    kanji

    道

    Meaning

    Way

    kanji

    迷

    Meaning

    Perplexed, Astray

    kanji

    遍

    Meaning

    All over, Everywhere

    kanji

    返

    Meaning

    Return

    kanji

    遜

    Meaning

    Humble

    kanji

    適

    Meaning

    Suitable

    kanji

    避

    Meaning

    Avoid, Dodge

    kanji

    逓

    Meaning

    Relay, Parcel post

    kanji

    通

    Meaning

    Commute, Pass

    kanji

    迭

    Meaning

    Alternate

    kanji

    遡

    Meaning

    Retrace the past, Go upstream

    kanji

    透

    Meaning

    Pass through, Transparent

    kanji

    途

    Meaning

    Way, Route

    kanji

    辺

    Meaning

    Boundary, Vicinity

    kanji

    連

    Meaning

    Take along

Kanji Related to 逃 Through the Part 兆

These 4 kanji contain the part 兆 as well.

    kanji

    挑

    Meaning

    Challenge

    kanji

    眺

    Meaning

    Stare, Look out over

    kanji

    桃

    Meaning

    Peach

    kanji

    跳

    Meaning

    Jump, Hop

Learn the Kanji 逃

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.