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A3 Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb

(かわ)to dodge, to evade, to avoid, to sidestep

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb

      1.

      to dodge, to evade, to avoid, to sidestep

      Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    躱す 【かわす】避わす 【かわす】

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      ()かってきたバイクから()を躱(*)す。

      Dodge the oncoming motorcycle.

        その政治家(せいじか)記者(きしゃ)からの(するど)追求(ついきゅう)(かわ)した。

        The politician dodged the sharp questions from the reporters.

          ()(かわ)したおかげで自動車(じどうしゃ)()ける(こと)出来(でき)ました。

          Thanks to dodging, I was able to avoid the car.

            スキャンダルがこれだけ(あか)らかになれば非難(ひなん)を躱(*)すのは不可能(ふかのう)だ。

            If the scandal becomes this clear, it is impossible to evade criticism.

              これだけの批判(ひはん)(かわ)ことは出来(でき)ないだろう。もうこの政権(せいけん)()わりだ。

              It will probably be impossible to evade this much criticism. This administration is finished.

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