LingakuFrequency rank: 5,702. – 5,709.
- to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
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[Person] drives away [Animal]
[Person] scatters [Object]
[Wind] scatters [Leaves]
[Person] drives away [Negative Influence]
[Person] drives away [Guest]
[Person] dispels [Emotion]
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- to drive away
- to clear
- to scatter
- to disperse
This phrase is used when referring to the act of forcing someone or something to leave a place, often in a context of elimination or rejection.
He drove away the suspicious person.
This meaning relates to removing objects or obstacles from an area, making it unobstructed or tidy.
This usage refers to spreading things over a wide area, often with a sense of randomness or lack of order.
The wind scattered the flower petals.
This meaning indicates the action of breaking up a group or crowd, causing individuals to go their separate ways.
The police dispersed the demonstration group.
After the game, the spectators dispersed from the stadium.
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おいはらう追い払う【おいはらう】
Refers to the action of driving away an unwanted presence or object.
しりぞける退ける【どける】
Means to remove or push aside something; often used when clearing a space.
ちらす散らす【ちらす】
Refers to scattering or spreading things in a disorganized manner.
おう追う【おう】
Means to chase or pursue; can imply following something that is being driven away.
とりのぞく取り除く【とりのぞく】
Refers to removing or taking away something, often to eliminate a problem or obstacle.
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Armed only with a short sword, he drove off all five of his attackers.