逸らす

そらす

to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.), to avert, to divert (e.g. one's attention), to evade (e.g. a question), to change (e.g. the subject)

JLPT N1

Details

Part of Speech:
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
Romaji:
sorasu

Example Sentences

友達が話しているのを逸らすと、会話が止まってしまう。

If I turn away from what my friend is talking about, the conversation will stop.

注意を逸らすために、別のことを考えるようにする。

To divert my attention, I will think of something else.