外れる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 外れる
1
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to be off; to be out (e.g. of gear)
Examples
バックミラーがはずれてしまいました。
The rear-view mirror fell off.
2
to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to draw a blank (e.g. lottery)
Examples
私が最初に予測したことは的を遠くはずれていた。
My first guess was wide off the mark.
3
to be removed; to be excluded
Examples
彼はけがでチームから外れた。
He was dropped from the team because of an injury.
4
to be contrary to; to go against
Examples
彼の説明は要点を外れています。
His explanation is beside the point.
Kanji in this Word
外
5 strokes
Frequency: 81
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
outside
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガイ
ゲ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
そと
ほか
はず.す
はず.れる
と-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
うい
け
ふか
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