逃げようとしたが無理だった
I tried to escape but it was impossible.
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The criminal escaped from the police.
警察は逃げた犯人を追っている。
The police are chasing the escaped criminal.
そいつは俺の財布を盗んで逃げた。
That guy stole my wallet and ran away.
警察は逃げる犯人をようやく捕まえた。
The police finally caught the fleeing suspect.
逃げずに、その問題と正面から向き合うべきだ。
You should face the problem head-on without running away.
もう逃げられないと観念した。
I resigned myself to the fact that I could no longer escape.
彼は逃げる犯人の後を追った。
He chased after the fleeing criminal.
彼は問題から逃げずに、真正面から向き合った。
He faced the problem head-on without running away.
警察官は逃げようとする犯人を地面に押さえつけた。
The police officer pinned the criminal trying to escape to the ground.
Usage Notes
Used when someone or something flees from danger or confinement.
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