drive · run

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 駆 denotes running or driving something away; its on-reading is く, and its kun-readings are かける and かる.
• Basic usage: 駆ける means to run or gallop, while 駆除 refers to pest control or eradication.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 駆ける / 駆除
  • 駆ける: This verb describes rapid movement, such as a person running or a horse galloping. Example: 少年は草原を風のように駆けた。
  • 駆除: This noun refers to removing pests or eradicating harmful or invasive organisms. Example: 農園では害虫の駆除方法を見直している。