Japanese

ランナー

ランナー
Meaning: runner
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

The final runner of the Ekiden entered the stadium.
彼は前のランナーを最後に抜いた。
He overtook the runner in front at the end.
マラソンランナーは、最後の力を振り絞ってゴールした。
The marathon runner used their last bit of strength to reach the finish line.
二人のランナーがゴールを目指して速さを競った。
The two runners competed for speed towards the goal.
ランナーは最後まで逃げ切って、僅差で勝利した。
The runner managed to hold off the others and win by a narrow margin.
ランナーは全力でゴールまで疾走した。
The runner sprinted to the goal at full speed.
マラソンランナーはゴールラインを越えた後、力尽きて倒れた。
The marathon runner collapsed after crossing the finish line, completely exhausted.
彼は長距離ランナーです。
He is a long-distance runner.
ランナーは塁を離れなかった。
The runner did not leave the base.
聖火はランナーによって運ばれた。
The Olympic flame was carried by the runner.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person who runs in a race or a player in baseball who is on base.

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