Japanese

とうそう
Meaning: escape; flight; desertion
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

逃
走

Example sentences

The culprit escaped from the scene by car.
犯人の逃走経路に心当たりはある。
I have an idea about the culprit's escape route.
警察は犯人の逃走を阻止した。
The police prevented the suspect from escaping.
犯人の逃走経路については、おおよその見当がついている。
I have a general idea of the suspect's escape route.
警察は逃走する犯人を追撃した。
The police pursued the fleeing criminal.
犯人の逃走経路を調べる。
Investigate the suspect's escape route.
警察は逃走中の犯人を捕えた。
The police caught the fugitive criminal.
警察は逃走しようとする犯人を取り押さえた。
The police captured the criminal who was trying to escape.
現場から犯人と思しき男が逃走した。
A man appearing to be the culprit fled from the scene.
犯人は銀行から現金を強奪して逃走した。
The criminal snatched cash from the bank and fled.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of running away to avoid capture or danger, often used in legal or criminal contexts.

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