外れる

Meaning

1. v1vi
   to be disconnected; to get out of place; to be off; to be out (e.g. of gear)
2. v1vi
   to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to draw a blank (e.g. lottery)
3. v1vi
   to be removed; to be excluded
4. v1vi
   to be contrary to; to go against

Example sentences

• 矢は的からひどく外れた。

  The arrow fell wide of the mark.

• 彼は調子が外れている。

  He is out of tune.

• 彼の説明は要点を外れています。

  His explanation is beside the point.