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目を背ける 【めをそむける】

  1. [exp,v1] to look away (from); to avert one's gaze
  2. [exp,v1] to disregard; to ignore
  3. [exp,v1] to escape (from); to turn away (from)
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Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
目 Eye, Class, Look, Insight, Experience, Care, Favor モク, ボク め, -め, ま-
背 Stature, Height, Back, Behind, Disobey, Defy, Go Back On, Rebel ハイ せ, せい, そむ.く, そむ.ける