also: まぬかれる
ichidan verb, transitive verb
escape; be saved from; be rescued from
Used for narrowly avoiding serious harm, disaster, or death; often implies relief.
彼は奇跡的に死を免れた。
He miraculously escaped death.
多くの人が津波の被害を免
Many people were saved from the tsunami damage.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
avoid; evade; avert; be exempted from
Used for dodging undesirable outcomes such as punishment, responsibility, or criticism; often implies active effort or a favorable circumstance.
彼は責任を免れようとした。
He tried to evade responsibility.
この収入は税金を免れる。
This income is exempt from tax.