紛まぎらせる

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

• 音おん楽がくを聴きいて気きを紛まぎらせる。

  I distract myself by listening to music.

• 彼かれは酒さけで悲かなしみを紛まぎらせようとした。

  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

• 彼かの女じょは笑え顔がおで悲かなしみを紛まぎらせた。

  She hid her sadness with a smile.

• 彼かれは話わ題だいを紛まぎらせるのが上手じょうずだ。

  He is good at changing the subject.