避
Kanji · N1
避 / evade
Kanji for evade, avoid, or avert.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ヒ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | さ.ける、よ.ける | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
避 carries the meaning evade, avoid, or avert.
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Common compounds with 避
避難するひなんする
避けるさけるto avoid
避難ひなんtaking refuge / finding shelter / evacuation
避妊ひにんcontraception / birth control
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