逃げ足が速い にげあしがはやい Also written 逃げ足が早い Meanings Expression, い-adjective quick to escape; beating a hasty retreat; showing one's heels; quick to run away Kanji 逃 flee. Read as にげる. 足 foot. Read as あし. 速 speed. Read as はやい. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists