ひきはなす

引 き 離 す

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

    to pull apart, to separate

    • 警官は取っ組み合いをしている二人の男を引き離した。
      The policeman separated the two men who were fighting.

  2. Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

    to have a lead over, to pull ahead of, to outdistance

    • 私どもは完全に他社を引き離していますよ。
      We have completely outstripped the other companies.