逸れる

それる

to turn away, to bear off, to veer away, to swerve from, to miss (e.g. a target)

JLPT N2

Details

Part of Speech:
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
Romaji:
soreru

Example Sentences

友達と遊ぶ約束をしていたが、電車が遅れてしまい、約束の時間に逸れることになった。

I had a date with my friend to play, but the train was delayed and I missed the appointment time.

急いでいるから、信号が赤でも車が逸れると信じて、横断歩道を渡ることにした。

I'm in a hurry, so even if the traffic light is red, I believe the car will turn away and cross the pedestrian crossing.