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VocabJLPT N1

to postpone

Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to exchange glances
2. to look at each other
3. to postpone
4. to contrast

This verb means to hold off on doing something, to suspend or postpone an action, or to exchange glances with someone. In formal contexts it is often used to announce that a plan or service is being put on hold, while in interpersonal contexts it can describe two people looking at each other.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

In front of the press, those involved exchanged glances and said nothing.

Sentence 2

This atmosphere is wild, right? My friend and I looked at each other.

Sentence 3

The power went out and everyone in the room just looked at each other!

Sentence 4

Not knowing what to say, we just looked at each other and held our breath.

Sentence 5

Nobody saw that coming — everyone just looked at each other.