Lingaku外す【はずす】
Frequency rank: 1,432. – 1,433.
- to remove; to take off; to detach; to unfasten; to undo
- to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to exclude; to expel
- to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from; to step out; to slip away
- to dodge (a question, blow, etc.); to evade; to sidestep; to avoid (e.g. peak season)
- to miss (a target, chance, punch, etc.)antonym: 当たる
Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
Forms
- 外す【はずす】Frequency rank: 1,432. – 1,433.
- はずすFrequency rank: 18,876. – 18,962.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to remove; to take off; to detach; to unfasten; to undo
- to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to exclude; to expel
- to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from; to step out; to slip away
- to dodge (a question, blow, etc.); to evade; to sidestep; to avoid (e.g. peak season)
- to miss (a target, chance, punch, etc.)
This meaning refers to physically taking something off or removing it from its place. It can apply to clothing, jewelry, or objects.
This meaning is used when someone is being removed from a group or organization, indicating a decision or action taken to exclude them.
This meaning indicates physically leaving a place or situation, implying a kind of departure or absence.
This meaning refers to the act of avoiding something, such as a question or a difficult situation, often implying skill or intentionality.
This meaning denotes failing to achieve a goal, catch an opportunity, or make a successful hit.
He missed the target.
I missed the chance.
Generated collocations (experimental)
はずす外すをするto make a removalぼたんボタンをはずす外すto unbuttonはずす外すよてい予定schedule for removalめんばあメンバーをはずす外すto remove a memberせきにん責任をはずす外すto absolve from responsibilityざせき座席をはずす外すto leave a seatしつもん質問をはずす外すto sidestep a questionぴいくピークをはずす外すto avoid the peak (season)たあげっとターゲットをはずす外すto miss a targetはずした外したちゃんすチャンスa missed opportunityはずす外すことができるto be able to detach/removeきゅうに急にはずす外すto drop suddenly (from a team, etc.)
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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I usually cut loose a bit and drink plenty before a day off work, but if my drinks are cut with tochu tea, then I get absolutely no hangover.
3. いんきインキほじゅう補充びん瓶のきゃっぷキャップをはずし外し、すぽいとスポイトでいんきインキをすいあげ吸い上げ、まあかあマーカーのきゅうしゅうたい吸収体へてきりょう適量、てきか滴下してください。
Remove the cap from the ink refill bottle, fill the dropper with ink, and drip an appropriate amount onto the marker's core.
He took off his glasses and frowned at the nurse.
I've left out the nuts in this recipe because Delia's allergic to them.