避ける
さける / よける
sakeru
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 32 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

避ける (さける (sakeru)) means "to avoid". It is read さける (sakeru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

to avoid

Also : to avert · to ward off · to evade

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Example Sentences

まいにち、避けます。

まいにち、さけます。

I like to avoid (physical contact with).

私は避けます。

わたしはさけます。

I can avoid (physical contact with).

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

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