Vocab Info
N2 Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
逸らすto turn away, to avert
Dictionary Definition
Godan verb with 'su' ending, 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 aloneGodan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
2.
to displease, to annoy, to offend, to upset
Usually written using kana alone, usu. in the negativeGodan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
3.
to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
Usually written using kana alone
All Forms
逸らす 【そらす】
Common・Uncommon
Details
Pitch Accent
そ
ら
す
Novels Top 2,600
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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 director got angry with me. {to turn away, to avert}
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. {to turn away, to avert}
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. {to turn away, to avert}
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'. {to turn away, to avert}
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. {to turn away, to avert}
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