Word details
敬遠
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 敬遠.
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Entry
1
pretending to respect (someone) while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; giving a wide berth
Examples
トムはすぐにヒステリーを起こすので、みんなが敬遠する。
Tom loses his temper so easily that everybody avoids him.
2
avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from
3
Baseball
giving (the batter) an "intentional walk"
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