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Meaning of 躱す(かわす) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

躱す
Kana Reading
かわす
Romaji
kawasu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Godan verb with `su` ending, transitive verb
    Meaning
    to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep

Example Sentences

躱す, かわす used in context

Verb Conjugations

Common conjugated forms

Non-Past

Plain
躱す
Plain Polite
躱します
Negative
躱さない
Negative Polite
躱しません

Past

Plain
躱した
Plain Polite
躱しました
Negative
躱さなかった
Negative Polite
躱しませんでした

Te

Plain
躱して
Plain Polite
躱しまして
Negative
--
Negative Polite
--

Passive

Plain
躱される
Plain Polite
躱されます
Negative
躱されない
Negative Polite
躱されません

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Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

dodge, parry, avoid

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Kun: かわ.す

13 strokes

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