JLPT N3 Intermediate
避ける
To avoid a situation or physically dodge an object
Readings
Other forms
避けます polite form
避けない negative
避けて te-form
避けられる potential/passive
除ける よける, less common kanji
1 Verb (Ichidan)
To Avoid (a situation, person, or topic)
Describes the act of deliberately keeping distance from unfavorable situations, people, or abstract concepts.
Example
最近 、 彼女 は 私 を 避け て いる みたいだ 。
It seems like she's been avoiding me lately.
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2 Verb (Ichidan)
To Dodge / Move Out of the Way
Describes the physical action of shifting one’s position or moving an object to prevent contact or collision.
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