Ichidan verb, Intransitive verbto run away; to flee; to get away (e.g. from danger); to escape; to break out; to leave (e.g. one's spouse); to take cover · to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to dodge; to shirk; to back away · to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish); to keep the lead (and win)