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躱す

避わす

Reading

Kana: かわす
Romaji: kawasu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

v5s
vt
1

to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: タ、 かわ.す
Meanings: dodge, parry, avoid
Readings: ヒ、 さ.ける、 よ.ける
Meanings: evade, avoid, avert, ward off, shirk, shun

Example Sentences

(かれ)(かぶ)(だい)暴落(ぼうらく)をうまくかわしていました。
➥He made his timely escape from the stock market crash.
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法廷(ほうてい)弁護士達(べんごしたち)はマフィアのボスの(もち)いる黙秘(もくひ)戦術(せんじゅつ)をかわすことができなかった。
➥The trial lawyers couldn't get past the Mafia leader's stonewalling tactics.
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彼女(かのじょ)機転(きてん)(おお)いにきかせてきわどい質問(しつもん)をかわした。
➥She showed a great deal of wit in handling the delicate question.
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