Word details

目を背ける

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 目を背ける.

Dictionary

Entry

目を背けるめをそむけるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #9912
1

to look away (from); to avert one's gaze

2

Idiomatic expression

to disregard; to ignore

3

Idiomatic expression

to escape (from); to turn away (from)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor

5 strokesFrequency 76JLPT N4Grade 1

On

モクボク

Kun

-めま-

Nanori

さかんさがんさっかさつか

stature, height, back, behind, disobey, defy, go back on, rebel

9 strokesFrequency 696JLPT N2Grade 6

On

ハイ

Kun

せいそむ.くそむ.ける

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