離れる

Meaning

1. v1vi
   to be separated; to be apart; to be distant
2. v1vi
   to leave; to go away
3. v1vi
   to leave (a job, etc.); to quit; to give up
4. v1vi
   to lose connection with; to drift away from

Example sentences

• 傍目八目という言葉があるように一度協会から離れて、日本サッカーをみて頂きたい。

  Like the saying that things are seen clearest from outside I wish he'd leave the association for a time and take a look at Japanese soccer.

• それは出来ない相談だな。油物してる時に、火の傍から離れるのは言語道断だ。

  I'm afraid I can't do that. Leaving the cooker while frying is completely out of the question.

• 列車は駅を離れた。

  The train was clear of the station.