Illustration: On the dirt playground of a Japanese primary school, three young children sprint toward a finish tape held loosely by two teachers. Their short strides and swinging arms show determined effort, with one child just a shoe-length ahead.

かけっこ

kakekko

footrace

Commonly used for children’s races. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

休やすみ時間じかんに友達ともだちとかけっこをした。
I had a race with my friends during recess.
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弟おとうとはかけっこで一番いちばんになった。
My little brother came first in the race.
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明日あしたは公園こうえんでかけっこしよう。
Let’s have a race in the park tomorrow.
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