1.
escape; flight; running away
Fleeing or running away from a pursuer, a dangerous situation, or confinement. Often used in the context of crime, prison breaks, or serious situations.
犯人は現場から逃走した。
The criminal fled from the scene.
逃走中の容疑者が捕まった。
The suspect who was on the run was caught.
動物園からライオンが逃走し、周辺の住民に避難勧告が出された。
A lion escaped from the zoo, and an evacuation advisory was issued to nearby residents.
逃走 is a noun that can function as a suru verb (逃走する). It implies running away with urgency, often from pursuit or confinement.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 逃走中 (on the run, at large)
- 逃走経路 (escape route)
- 逃走劇 (a dramatic escape/chase)
- 逃走車両 (getaway vehicle)
Distinct from 逃避 (evasion, escapism), which often refers to avoiding responsibilities or reality rather than physically running away. Also distinct from 逃亡 (flight, absconding), which emphasizes disappearing to avoid capture over a longer period.