避
さ.ける
sakeru
JLPT N316 strokesKanjiLevel 94 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
避 is the kanji for "Avoid". The most common reading is さ.ける (sakeru). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Avoid
Also : Shun · Evade · Avert · Shirk · Ward off
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Readings
kunさ.ける/ sakerukunよ.ける/ yokeruonひ/ hi
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
16 strokes
Radicals
辶辟
Example Sentences
危険を避けるために注意した。
きけんをさけるためにちゅういした。
I was careful to avoid danger.
彼は責任を避けようとした。
かれはせきにんをさけようとした。
He tried to avoid responsibility.
Vocabulary using 避
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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