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受け流す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 受け流す.
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Entry
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to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
Examples
あいつにはまいったよ。どんなに厳しく怒っても、柳に風と受け流すだけだよ。
I don't know what to do with that guy. No matter how mad I get at him he just takes it in stride and pays no attention.
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