かわす

Frequency rank: 3,209. – 3,211.
    Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
  1. to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestepword usually written using kana alone
Forms
  • かわすFrequency rank: 3,209. – 3,211.
  • す【かわす】Frequency rank: 3,399. – 3,401.
  • わす【かわす】
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
    2. This meaning refers to the action of avoiding something, whether it's a physical object or a situation. It's often used in contexts where someone is skillfully avoiding an attack or an obligation.
    He dodged the ball.
    She evaded the question.
Generated collocations (experimental)
きごう(きごう)to dodge (a fight)to evade excusesto sidestep questionsto avoid responsibilityto dodge an attackto avoid eye contactto sidestep a conflictto evade dangerto avoid attentionto sidestep trouble
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