Meaning

Primary

To Rush Into

Word Type

intransitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

駆ける is "to gallop" and the kanji means into. To gallop into a place is to rush into it. You can’t gallop slowly, after all.

This can also mean to seek refuge, as in hurrying to a place for safety and support.

Reading

かけこむ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings come from 駆ける and 込む.

Context

Context Sentences

終電に駆け込み乗車をしようとしましたが、目の前でドアが閉まりました。

I was rushing onto the last train, but the door closed before my eyes.

Kanji Composition