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“Distraction” in Japanese

Short answer
気移り kiutsuri きうつり

Distraction in Japanese is “気移り” (kiutsuri). Full meaning: distraction.

Other ways to say “Distraction” in Japanese

憂さ晴らし usabarashi diversion (from one's worries, troubles, etc.), distraction, amusement 目移り meutsuri being drawn to many things, distraction, difficulty of choice, difficulty in choosing, being unable to decide 錯乱 sakuran confusion, distraction, derangement 注意散漫 chuuisanman inattention, distraction, mind-wandering 注意力散漫 chuuiryokusanman inattention, distraction, mind-wandering 眼移り meutsuri being drawn to many things, distraction, difficulty of choice, difficulty in choosing, being unable to decide 憂さ晴し usabarashi diversion (from one's worries, troubles, etc.), distraction, amusement うさ晴し usabarashi diversion (from one's worries, troubles, etc.), distraction, amusement 憂さはらし usaharashi diversion (from one's worries, troubles, etc.), distraction, amusement 目くらまし mekuramashi blinding someone's eyes (to make an escape); smoke screen, distraction, deceptive means; magic (trick), sleight of hand うさはらし usaharashi diversion (from one's worries, troubles, etc.), distraction, amusement

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