To Escape

Meaning

To Escape, To Flee, To Run Away

Word Type

intransitive verb, ichidan verb

Explanation

Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means escape so the verb vocab version is to escape. Also, it can be to flee or to run away. Basically, if you're trying to get away from someone or something, you could be doing this. 逃げる is a general word for escaping that can be used in any situation, from running away from danger, to avoiding responsibility, to simply leaving a place quickly.

Reading

にげる

Explanation

You are trying to escape from something chasing you, but you can't run fast because of your knee (に). You try to run, but it keeps holding you back. Feel the fear and pain of running with a hurt knee, and curse that knee of yours for holding you back.

Context

Kanji Composition

• 逃 とう Escape