逸らす
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Meanings
- 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)
- to displease, to annoy, to offend, to upset
- to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
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Example sentences
She was embarrassed and looked away.
Skillfully evading sharp questions from reporters is a politician's forte.
He changed the subject and avoided the discussion about that matter.
Unable to divert his superior's attention, he was severely scolded.
She did not avert her gaze from the unpleasant topic and faced it head-on.
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