What does 避ける mean?
避ける is a Japanese verb meaning “to avoid (physical contact); to ward off, to avert” in English. It can also be translated as “to avoid (situation), to ward off, to put aside” depending on context. It is written as 避ける in kanji, さける in hiragana, and sakeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
そのスピードを出した車は道路に飛び出した子供を、間一髪で、避けることができた。
The speeding car missed the child, who ran out into the road, by only a hairsbreadth.
あなたはいやな経験を避けるかもしれない。
You might avoid an unpleasant experience.