顔を背ける
Reading: かおをそむける
Meaning: to turn one's face away, to avert one's eyes
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Example Sentence
He turned his face away upon learning the truth.
Usage Notes
Indicates physically turning away one's face, often due to disgust, shame, or inability to face something emotionally difficult.
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