そらす
N1逸らす
[sorasu]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to divert (e.g. one's attention); to evade (e.g. a question); to change (e.g. the subject)
2.Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
to displease; to annoy; to offend; to upset
3.Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
Example Sentences
気まずい話題を逸らして誤魔化しました。
I diverted the topic and evaded it.
ボールを外に逸らしました。
I deflected the ball outside.
彼は焦点を逸らすために話を変えた。
He changed the subject to divert attention.