Vocab Info

A5 う-verb (す), Transitive verb

紛(まぎ)らわすto divert, to distract

    Dictionary Definition

    1. う-verb (す), Transitive verb

      1. 1.

        to divert (e.g. one's mind), to distract, to relieve (boredom, sorrow, etc.), to drown (one's sorrows), to beguile (the time)

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      2. 2.

        to conceal (e.g. one's grief with a smile), to hide, to shift (the conversation), to change (the subject)

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    All Forms

    紛らわす 【まぎらわす】

    Details

      • ま

      • ぎ

      • ら

      • わ

      • す

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    Examples

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    • 寂(さび)しさを紛(まぎ)らわすために猫(ねこ)を飼(か)った。

      I got a cat to divert my loneliness.

      • 深呼吸(しんこきゅう)をするのは緊張(きんちょう)を紛(まぎ)らわすためです。

        Deep breathing is to distract from nervousness.

        • 長(た)い待(ま)ち時間(じかん)を紛(まぎ)らわしたくてスマホゲームを始(はじ)めた。

          I started playing a smartphone game to distract myself from the long wait.

          • 悲(かな)しみを紛(まぎ)らわすには、友達(ともだち)とカラオケへ行(おこな)くのが一番(いちばん)です。

            The best way to divert sadness is to go to karaoke with friends.

            • ウォーキング中(ちゅう)、退屈(たいくつ)を紛(まぎ)らわすために音楽(おんがく)を聴(き)くようにしている。

              While walking, I listen to music to distract myself from boredom.

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