Word details

身をかわす

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 身をかわす.

Dictionary

Entry

身をかわす身を躱すみをかわすExpressionGodan verbFreq #27685
1

to dodge; to evade

Examples
クリスは素早く身をかわした
Chris nimbly dodged the attack!

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

somebody, person, one's station in life

7 strokesFrequency 320JLPT N2Grade 3

On

シン

Kun

dodge, parry, avoid

13 strokes

On

Kun

かわ.す

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