Word details
外れる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 外れる.
Dictionary
Entry
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.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
外
outside
5 strokesFrequency 81JLPT N4Grade 2
On
ガイゲ
Kun
そとほかはず.すはず.れると-
Nanori
ういけふか
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