What is '避ける' called in English?

'避ける' in English is called "Avoid". Avoid refers to: 人や物を避けたり、何かが起こるのを防いだりすること。

How do you pronounce 'Avoid' and '避ける'?

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What is an example sentence for Avoid in Japanese?

English: "She tried to avoid eye contact with him." | Japanese: "彼女は彼と目を合わせないようにした。"

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English to Japanese Dictionary

avoid Meaning in Japanese (avoid 英語意味)

避ける

避ける in English:avoid

IPA:sa.ke.ɾɯ

Phonetic:さける

Quick Answer • 要約

avoid の日本語の意味は「避ける」です。 (人や物を避けたり、何かが起こるのを防いだりすること。)

Definitions of Avoid

1
verb
避ける
To keep away from someone or something, or to prevent something from happening.
人や物を避けたり、何かが起こるのを防いだりすること。
2
verb
避ける
To refrain from doing something or to escape from a duty or responsibility.
何かをすることを控えたり、義務や責任から逃れたりすること。

Example Sentences

“She tried to avoid eye contact with him.”

彼女は彼と目を合わせないようにした。

“You should avoid eating too much sugar.”

砂糖を摂りすぎるのは避けるべきです。

“He managed to avoid the traffic jam by taking a different route.”

彼は別の道を通ることで交通渋滞を避けることができた。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

evadeshundodgecircumventsteer clear of

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

confront face meet seek encounter

Inflected Word Forms

past tenseavoided

present participleavoiding

nounavoidance

adjectiveavoidable

adjectiveunavoidable

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

avoid at all costsexpression

To make every effort to prevent something from happening or to stay away from something.

avoid the issuecollocation

To deliberately not discuss a difficult or unpleasant subject.

avoid contactcollocation

To prevent or refrain from physical or social interaction with someone or something.

avoid Meaning in Japanese (avoid 英語 意味)