逃: the kanji for escape; flee
逃 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means escape; flee. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
逃 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
逃 has 5 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
にげる (nigeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 逃げるにげる · nigeru | to escape; to run away |
のがす (nogasu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 逃すのがす · nogasu | to miss (a chance) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 犯人は現場から逃げた。Hannin wa genba kara nigeta.The criminal fled the scene.
- いいチャンスを逃してしまった。Ii chansu o nogashite shimatta.I missed a good chance.
- 猫が家から逃げてしまった。Neko ga ie kara nigete shimatta.The cat ran away from home.
- 泥棒は警察から逃げようとした。Dorobō wa keisatsu kara nigeyō to shita.The thief tried to flee from the police.
- 電車に乗る機会を逃した。Densha ni noru kikai o nogashita.I missed the chance to catch the train.
Questions about 逃
How many strokes does 逃 have?
逃 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 逃?
The on readings are tou (トウ). The kun readings are nigeru (にげる), nigasu (にがす), nogasu (のがす), nogareru (のがれる).
What JLPT level is 逃?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 逃
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.