Japanese

ける

せをむける
Meaning: to turn one's back on; to be indifferent to; to ignore
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 背を向ける 背を向けない
Polite 背を向けます 背を向けません
Past 背を向けた 背を向けなかった
Polite + Past 背を向けました 背を向けませんでした
Te-form 背を向けて 背を向けなくて
Potential 背を向けられる 背を向けられない
Passive 背を向けられる 背を向けられない
Causative 背を向けさせる 背を向けさせない
Imperative 背を向けろ 背を向けるな

Handwriting

背
を
向
け
る

Example

He turned his back on his former comrades and started walking alone.

Usage Notes

Used when someone ignores a situation, rejects a relationship, or turns away from social issues.

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