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A3 う-verb (す), Transitive verb

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

    Dictionary Definition

    1. う-verb (す), Transitive verb

      1. 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()(かわ)

      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(あき)らかになれば非難(ひなん)(かわ)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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