Japanese

かわす
Meaning: to dodge; to parry; to sidestep
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Handwriting

躱
す

Example sentences

He skillfully dodged the sharp questioning.
彼はボールが飛んできたので、反射的に身をかわした。
He dodged the ball reflexively because it came flying toward him.

Usage Notes

Literally means to move your body quickly to avoid a collision. Figuratively, it means to avoid a difficult question or situation.

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