Vocab Info
N2 う-verb (す), Transitive verb
逸らすto turn away, to avert
Dictionary Definition
Common
う-verb (す), Transitive verb
1.
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.), to avert, to divert (e.g. one's attention), to evade (e.g. a question), to change (e.g. the subject)
Usually written using kana aloneう-verb (す), Transitive verb
2.
to displease, to annoy, to offend, to upset
Usually written using kana alone, usu. in the negativeう-verb (す), Transitive verb
3.
to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
Usually written using kana alone
All Forms
逸らす 【そらす】
Details
Pitch Accent
そ
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す
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弓を的から逸らした。監督に怒られました。
I missed the target with the bow. The coach got angry with me.
好きな子と目が合ったが、彼女は目を逸らした。
I made eye contact with the girl I like, but she turned away.
僕は政治や経済の話が嫌いなので、話を逸らしました。
I dislike talking about politics and economics, so I averted the subject.
万引き犯は「僕の事を見ないで」という風に目を逸らしました。
The shoplifter averted his eyes as if to say 'Don't look at me'.
もしも怪しい人が側に近寄ってきたら、目を逸らすに越した事はありません。
If a suspicious person approaches you, there is nothing better than averting your eyes.
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