回避
The act of avoiding something unpleasant, dangerous, or difficult. It can refer to physical avoidance or avoiding a specific outcome or responsibility.
Examples
3 of 5渋滞を回避するために裏道を通った。
I took back roads to avoid traffic.
リスク回避のための戦略を立てる。
Develop strategies for risk avoidance.
倒産を回避するために資金調達を行う。
Raise funds to avoid bankruptcy.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Kai (revolve/return) + Hi (avoid) = turning away to avoid something.
Quick Quiz
投資家は常に大きな損失を（ ）しようとする。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 回避
Examples
渋滞を回避するために裏道を通った。
everydayI took back roads to avoid traffic.
リスク回避のための戦略を立てる。
academicDevelop strategies for risk avoidance.
倒産を回避するために資金調達を行う。
businessRaise funds to avoid bankruptcy.
責任を回避するような発言は控えてください。
formalPlease refrain from making remarks that seem to avoid responsibility.
めんどくさいことを回避したい。
informalI want to avoid bothersome things.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
最悪のシナリオを回避する
to avoid the worst-case scenario
ダブルブッキングの回避
avoiding double booking
課税回避
tax avoidance
Often Confused With
Yokeru is often physical (dodging a car), while Kaihi is more abstract or systemic (avoiding a crisis).
Usage Notes
Frequently used in business and academic contexts regarding risk management.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse it with 'Kaifuku' (recovery).
Memory Tip
Kai (revolve/return) + Hi (avoid) = turning away to avoid something.
Word Origin
Sino-Japanese word meaning 'to turn away and avoid'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
投資家は常に大きな損失を（ ）しようとする。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 回避
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