かわす — meaning in English

English meaning

• parry verb To block or deflect a blow, attack, or difficult question.
• ward noun A section of a hospital where patients with similar needs are cared for.

Senses

かわす is used for these senses in English:

• ward off (transitive) To parry, or turn aside.

parry — full definition

1. verb To block or deflect a blow, attack, or difficult question.
2. noun A move that blocks or deflects an attack.

ward — full definition

1. noun A section of a hospital where patients with similar needs are cared for.
2. noun An administrative division of a city, town, or borough.
3. noun A person, especially a child, under the legal protection of a guardian.
4. verb To repel or turn aside something threatening (usually with "off").

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