避ける
N3さける
[sakeru]
Definitions
1.Ichidan verb; transitive verb
to avoid (physical contact with)
2.Ichidan verb; transitive verb
to avoid (situation); to evade (question, subject); to shirk (one's responsibilities)
3.Ichidan verb
to ward off; to avert
4.Ichidan verb; transitive verb
to put aside; to move out of the way
Example Sentences
危険な場所を避けて安全な道を歩いた。
I walked avoiding dangerous places.
政治家は鋭い質問を巧みに避けた。
The politician deftly evaded the sharp question.
無駄な出費は避けたいと思う。
I want to avoid unnecessary expenses.