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敬遠 (けいえん) — keeping at arm's length · Nihongo Circle

敬遠

けいえん

nountransitive 他動詞

Meanings

1keeping at arm's length
2giving a wide berth
3avoiding (something unpleasant)
4shying away from
5giving (the batter) an "intentional walk"

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Kanji in this word

敬Awe, Respect, Honor12 strokes 遠Distant, Far13 strokes

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