走る
はしる
to run
N5Godan (U-verb / Group 1)intransitive
To run or dash. Despite ending in -る, this is a godan verb — a common source of confusion for learners.
Complete Conjugation of 走る
Dictionary (辞書形)
Base form found in dictionaries
Polite (ます形)
Standard polite form
Negative (ない形)
Casual negative
Past (た形)
Past tense, casual
Te-form (て形)
Connecting form — requests, progressive
Potential (可能形)
Ability — 'can do'
Volitional (意向形)
Intention — 'let's do'
Passive (受身形)
Action done to the subject
Causative (使役形)
Make/let someone do
Conditional (仮定形)
If / when condition
Imperative (命令形)
Direct command (casual/rough)
Example Sentences
毎朝走っています。
まいあさはしっています。
I run every morning.
速く走れますか？
はやくはしれますか？
Can you run fast?
廊下を走らないでください。
ろうかをはしらないでください。
Please don't run in the hallway.
Usage Notes
Godan verb despite -る ending. Conjugates as 走らない (not 走ない).
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