“To look away” in Japanese
Short answer
To look away in Japanese is “横を向く” (yokowomuku). Full meaning: to look away, to turn away.
Other ways to say “To look away” in Japanese
目を背ける
mewosomukeru to look away (from), to avert one's gaze; to disregard, to ignore; to escape (from), to turn away (from)
目をそらす
mewosorasu to look away, to avert one's eyes; to avoid facing (e.g. reality)
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