Japanese

ける

さける
Meaning: to avoid; to dodge; to evade
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Handwriting

避
け
る

Example sentences

I left home early to avoid the rush hour.
彼は即答を避けた。
He avoided giving an immediate answer.
彼はトラブルを避けるためにそのグループとは距離を置いている。
He keeps his distance from that group to avoid trouble.
健康のために、加工食品は極力避けるようにしている。
I try to avoid processed foods as much as possible for my health.
誰にでも不公平な扱いは避けるべきだ。
One should avoid unfair treatment for anyone.
近隣の住民とトラブルを避ける。
Avoid trouble with the neighbors in the vicinity.
人混みを避けながら歩く。
Walking while avoiding the crowds.
彼は急にハンドルを切って、事故を避けた。
He suddenly turned the steering wheel and avoided an accident.
トラブルを避けるため、問題を穏便に解決することにした。
To avoid trouble, I decided to settle the problem amicably.
トラブルを避けるために、彼とは距離をとることにした。
I decided to keep my distance from him to avoid trouble.

Usage Notes

Used for avoiding unwanted people, situations, or physical objects.

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