Japanese

らす

そらす
Meaning: to turn away; to avert (eyes, conversation)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 逸らす 逸らさない
Polite 逸らします 逸らしません
Past 逸らした 逸らさなかった
Polite + Past 逸らしました 逸らしませんでした
Te-form 逸らして 逸らさなくて
Potential 逸らせる 逸らせない
Passive 逸らされる 逸らされない
Causative 逸らさせる 逸らさせない
Imperative 逸らせ 逸らすな

Handwriting

逸
ら
す

Example

He awkwardly looked away.

Usage Notes

Frequently used with '視線' (eyesight/gaze) or '話' (conversation) to mean diverting attention.

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