“Running away” in Japanese
Short answer
Running away in Japanese is “逃げ足” (nigeashi). Full meaning: running away, escaping on foot.
Other ways to say “Running away” in Japanese
失踪
shissou disappearance, running away, going missing, absconding
出奔
shuppon flight, running away, absconding, elopement
退散
taisan dispersal, breaking up; running away, fleeing
逃亡
toubou escape, flight, running away, elopement, fleeing
逸走
issou escape, flight, running away; running off the track
高飛び
takatobi fleeing (to a distant place to avoid arrest, capture, etc.), absconding, running away; flying high, jumping high
遁げ足
nigeashi running away, escaping on foot
にげ足
nigeashi running away, escaping on foot
失走
shissou disappearance, running away, going missing, absconding
駆け出し
kakedashi novice, beginner; starting to run, running off, running away
たいさん
taisan dispersal, breaking up; running away, fleeing
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