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VocabJLPT N4
to avoid
Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to avoid (physical contact with)
  2. 2. to avoid (situation)
  3. 3. to ward off
This verb means "to avoid" or "to keep away from" something. It is used when someone deliberately steers clear of a person, place, situation, or topic they do not want to deal with.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why are you so close? Back off a little!

Sentence 2

Why are you going out of your way to avoid only me?

Sentence 3

I kind of feel like everyone's avoiding me today…

Sentence 4

That dog comes at you out of nowhere, so you should stay away!

Sentence 5

She said, "You keep getting too close — back up."