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逃げる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 逃げる.
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Entry
1
to run away; to flee; to get away (e.g. from danger); to escape; to break out; to leave (e.g. one's spouse); to take cover
Examples
囚人が牢獄から逃げた。
A convict has escaped from prison.
警官を見て泥棒たちは逃げた。
At the sight of the policemen the thieves ran away.
2
to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to dodge; to shirk; to back away
Examples
現実から逃げることはできない。
You can't escape from reality.
3
to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish); to keep the lead (and win)
4
to escape (of heat, a gas, etc.); to leak out (e.g. of a scent); to be lost (e.g. of flavor)
5
As 腰が〜 or 体が〜
to fail to hold an ideal posture
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