What does 駆ける mean?
駆ける is a Japanese verb meaning “to run” in English. It can also be translated as “to gallop (on horseback), to advance (against one's enemy)” depending on context. It is written as 駆ける in kanji, かける in hiragana, and kakeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentence
ぱたぱたと足跡を立てて、エントランスへと駆けてゆく。
With a pitter-patter of footsteps she runs off to the entrance.