“Avoiding” in Japanese
Short answer
Avoiding in Japanese is “敬遠” (keien). Full meaning: pretending to respect (someone) while in fact staying distant, keeping at arm's length, giving a wide berth; avoiding (something unpleasant), shying away from; giving (the batter) an "intentional walk".
Other ways to say “Avoiding” in Japanese
疎外
sogai alienation, estrangement, leaving (someone) out, casting out, cutting off, avoiding, giving the cold shoulder
疏外
sogai alienation, estrangement, leaving (someone) out, casting out, cutting off, avoiding, giving the cold shoulder
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