避ける

さける

to avoid (physical contact with)

JLPT N3

Details

Part of Speech:
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
Romaji:
sakeru

Example Sentences

人混みを避けるため、裏道を通る

To avoid the crowds, I take the shortcut

危ないから、危険な道を避ける

Because it's dangerous, I'll avoid the dangerous road