気きがそれる

expression, ichidan verb

get distracted; lose focus; wander off mentally

Describes one's attention or thoughts drifting away from the current task or topic. Often used when the mind wanders unintentionally.

• 勉べん強きょう中ちゅうに気きがそれて、窓まどの外そとを見みていた。

  While studying, I got distracted and was looking out the window.

• 話はなしを聞きいているうちに気きがそれてしまった。

  My mind wandered while I was listening to the talk.