diversion in Japanese
diversion in Japanese is 陽動 — diversion means something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
diversion in Japanese
陽動
Pronounced: yōdō
(military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
What does "diversion" mean?
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noun Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
"The robbers created a diversion outside while their partner slipped in the back door."
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noun A hobby or activity that takes your mind off other things.
"Gardening became her favourite diversion during the long winter months."
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noun A temporary alternate route, especially one put in place during roadworks.
"There's a diversion on the motorway due to bridge repairs."
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diversion in a sentence
- The robbers created a diversion outside while their partner slipped in the back door.
- He asked an odd question just to create a diversion from the awkward silence.
- Gardening became her favourite diversion during the long winter months.
- There's a diversion on the motorway due to bridge repairs.
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What is "diversion" in Japanese?
"diversion" in Japanese is 陽動. diversion means: Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
How do you pronounce 陽動?
"diversion" in Japanese is 陽動, pronounced "yōdō".
How do you use "diversion" in a sentence?
Example: "The robbers created a diversion outside while their partner slipped in the back door." In Japanese, "diversion" is 陽動.
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