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JLPT N3verbLevel estimated by Bebop

避さける

sakeru

to avoid

For dodging physical contact, 避ける is read よける. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. あなたはいやな経験けいけんを避さけるかもしれない。

    You might avoid an unpleasant experience.

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  2. 私わたしは争あらそいを避さけようとした。

    I tried to avoid conflict.

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  3. 彼女かのじょは私わたしを避さけている。

    She avoids me.

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Kanji in 避

  • 避evade; avoidOnヒKunさける・よける

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