N2
そらす (sorasu)
そらす
to turn away (one's eyes, gaze, attention); to avert; to evade (a question)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A transitive verb implying a deliberate action to change the direction of something, most commonly one's gaze (目をそらす) or attention (注意をそらす). Can also mean to evade a topic or question. (方向を変える、避ける)
📝 Example Sentences
彼は私から目をそらしたが、何も言わなかった。
He averted his eyes from me, but said nothing.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "そらす"!
質問に答えたくなかったので、彼は目を_______、黙っていた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 質問に答えたくない時に、視線を別の方へ向けることを「目をそらす」と言います。
English: When one doesn't want to answer a question, turning one's gaze away is called "me wo sorasu".
English: When one doesn't want to answer a question, turning one's gaze away is called "me wo sorasu".
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