ichidan verb, transitive verb
divert one's mind; distract oneself; relieve boredom or sorrow
Used for intentionally turning one's attention away from unpleasant feelings or boredom, often by engaging in another activity. Common objects include 気, 悲しみ, 退屈, 寂しさ.
See also: 紛らす
音楽を聴いて気を紛らせる。
I distract myself by listening to music.
彼は酒
He tried to drown his sorrows with alcohol.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
conceal one's feelings; hide grief; change the subject
Used for masking true emotions or steering conversation away from something. Often with 笑顔, 話題, or 涙.
See also: 紛らす
彼女は笑顔で悲しみを紛らせた。
She hid her sadness with a smile.
彼は話題を紛らせるのが上手だ。
He is good at changing the subject.