N2
そっぽをむく (soppo o muku)
そっぽを向く
to turn away, to look the other way (indicating disinterest, displeasure, or refusal)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
An idiom meaning to intentionally turn one's face away from someone or something, indicating avoidance, rejection, disinterest, or unwillingness to listen/participate. (関心がない、不機嫌である、あるいは話を聞きたくない、参加したくないなどの理由で、意図的に顔を他の方へ向ける様子。)
📝 Example Sentences
質問されたのに、彼は答えたがらずにそっぽを向いた。
Even though he was asked, he didn't want to answer and turned his face away.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "そっぽを向く"!
意見を求められたが、彼は何も言わずに_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 質問や意見を避け、関わろうとしない態度を表すときに「そっぽを向く」を使います。
English: 'To turn away' (soppo o muku) is used to describe an attitude of avoiding questions or opinions and not wanting to be involved.
English: 'To turn away' (soppo o muku) is used to describe an attitude of avoiding questions or opinions and not wanting to be involved.
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