Meaning of 顔を背ける in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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顔を背ける
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Kana Readingかおをそむける
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Romajikaowosomukeru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
- Meaning
- to turn one's face away
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Example Sentences
顔を背ける, かおをそむける used in context
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She turned her head away, lest he should see her tears.
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She turned away in anger.
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She turned away to hide her blushes.
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She turned away in horror at the sight of so much blood.
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She turned away in horror at the sight of blood.
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She turned away and began to cry.
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
stature, height, back, behind, disobey, defy, go back on, rebel
On: ハイ
Kun: せ, せい, そむ.く, そむ.ける
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