Japanese Conversation · Level 40
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Japanese word
逃れる
Pronunciation
Romajinogareru
Meaning
- verbescape
Example
彼女は追っ手から逃れました。kano jo wa o tte ka ra noga re ma shi ta
She escaped from her pursuers.
More examples
彼は厳しい暑さから逃れるために北へ向かいました。kare wa kibi shi i atsu sa ka ra noga re ru ta me ni kita e mu ka i ma shi ta
He headed north to escape the intense heat.
Core concept
Describes moving beyond the reach of a threat or unwanted restraint.
Common phrases
追跡から逃れるtsui seki ka ra noga re ru
escape from pursuit
難を逃れるnan o noga re ru
escape disaster
Similar words
逃げるnigeru: To move away quickly from danger, pursuit, or an unpleasant situation.
脱出するdasshutsusuru: To get out of a confined or controlled place or situation.
Definition in Japanese
危険や追跡者などから、捕らえられたり害を受けたりする前に、身を離して助かること。ki ken ya tsui seki sha na do ka ra to ra e ra re ta ri gai o u ke ta ri su ru mae ni mi o hana shi te tasu ka ru ko to
Word origin
逃れる (nogareru, "to escape") is a native Japanese verb that developed from the classical verb 逃る (nogaru, "to escape"); the modern form preserves the same core meaning.
Usage tips
- In conversation, escape usually suggests getting away from danger or confinement, while evade often emphasizes avoiding capture, a question, or a duty.