逃げる

にげる

To run away, to escape

N4verb·nigeru

How to remember it

にげる sounds like 'knee-grrr'; you bolt on your knees to flee.

Example sentences

  • 泥棒はすぐ逃げた。

    どろぼうはすぐにげた。

    The thief ran away immediately.

  • 犬が逃げてしまった。

    いぬがにげてしまった。

    The dog ran off.

Usage

Intransitive; often followed by 〜てしまう for regret.

Related words

逃がす逃げ出す逃走走る

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