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.