Japanese

らす

めをそらす
Meaning: to avert one's eyes; to look away
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Handwriting

目
を
逸
ら
す

Example

He averted his eyes from me awkwardly.

Usage Notes

Used when someone intentionally shifts their gaze to avoid looking at something or someone, often due to guilt or awkwardness.

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