走行(そうこう)

そうこう
noun, verb (suru)
running; traveling (of a vehicle)
1. running; traveling; driving (of a vehicle)
The movement or operation of a vehicle along a road or track. Used almost exclusively for vehicles, not for people running on foot.
走行(そうこう)距離(きょり)を確認(かくにん)する。
To check the mileage.
高速(こうそく)道路(どうろ)を時速(じそく)100キロで走行(そうこう)する。
To drive at 100 km/h on the expressway.
この車(くるま)は走行(そうこう)距離(きょり)が10万(まん)キロを超(こ)えているが、まだまだ元気(げんき)に走(はし)る。
This car has over 100,000 kilometers on it, but it still runs well.

走行(そうこう) refers specifically to the movement of vehicles, not people. It is commonly seen on car dashboards, in driving manuals, and in traffic-related contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 走行(そうこう)距離(きょり) (mileage, distance traveled)
  • 走行(そうこう)中(ちゅう) (while driving/in motion)
  • 走行(そうこう)速度(そくど) (driving speed)
  • 走行(そうこう)車線(しゃせん) (driving lane)
  • 自動(じどう)走行(そうこう) (autonomous driving)

WHEN NOT USED:
走行(そうこう) is not used for people running on foot. Use 走(はし)る or ランニング for that.

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Added 2026.2.28 17:00
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