N2
まぎらわす (magirawasu)
紛らわす
to distract (oneself); to divert (one's mind); to mislead; to obscure
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Transitive verb. Used to describe the act of distracting oneself from unpleasant thoughts/feelings, or to make something less noticeable, or to confuse/deceive. (不快な感情や考えから注意をそらす、あるいは目立たなくする、ごまかす、欺くといった意味で使われる他動詞です。)
📝 Example Sentences
悲しい気持ちを紛らわすために、映画を見た。
I watched a movie to distract myself from sad feelings.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "紛らわす"!
彼はごまかすようにして、視線を_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 注意をそらす、ごまかすといった意味で「紛らわす」を使います。
English: 'Magirawasu' is used with the meaning of diverting attention or deceiving.
English: 'Magirawasu' is used with the meaning of diverting attention or deceiving.
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