横を向く
Reading: よこをむく
Meaning: to turn sideways, to look away, to ignore, to give the cold shoulder
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Example Sentence
His angry girlfriend looked away and didn't say anything.
Usage Notes
Literally means to turn to the side, but often used metaphorically to mean ignoring someone or refusing to acknowledge them. Can express rejection, dismissal, or avoidance.
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