Meaning and Usage
The verb 逃れる (のがれる) means "to escape" or "to get away from" something undesirable such as danger, responsibility, or difficult situations. It is a formal and somewhat literary verb often used in written or formal spoken Japanese.
Common Contexts
You will often see 逃れる used with abstract or serious concepts like 責任 (responsibility), 危険 (danger), or 問題 (problems). It implies successfully avoiding or evading something that one would rather not face.
Collocations and Patterns
- 〜から逃れる: to escape from (a place, situation, or obligation)
- 責任を逃れる: to escape responsibility
- 危険を逃れる: to escape danger
- 厳しい質問から逃れる: to avoid tough questions
Register and Nuance
逃れる is more formal and literary than the more common verb 逃げる (にげる), which also means "to run away" or "escape." Use 逃れる when you want to express a more abstract or figurative escape, especially in writing or formal speech.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 逃れる with 逃げる. Remember that 逃れる often involves escaping from intangible things like responsibility or danger, while 逃げる is more physical and casual, referring to running away from a place or person.