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Meanings

dodge
parry
avoid

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かわ.す

Common Words

躱す
避わす
Godan verb
Transitive
Usually kana
Freq #4488
1

to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep

Examples
彼は株の大暴落をうまくかわしていました
He made his timely escape from the stock market crash.
身を躱す
みをかわす
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #27685
1

to dodge; to evade

Examples
クリスは素早く身をかわした
Chris nimbly dodged the attack!
体を躱す
たいをかわす
体を交わす
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #91880
1

to avoid; to dodge; to evade

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