すっぽかす

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Transitive to leave (something) undone; to neglect (a duty, task, etc.); to break (a promise, appointment, etc.); to stand (someone) up

Example sentences

• 上司との約束をすっぽかした。
  I skipped out on my appointment with my boss.
• 先生が怒鳴り始めると生徒たちは一切をすっぽかして逃げ出した。
  When the teacher started shouting, they dropped what they were doing and ran out.
• 勇気を出してメアリーを映画に誘ったのに、すっぽかされてしまった。
  Even though I plucked up courage to invite Mary to a film, she stood me up.
• トムはよく会議をすっぽかす。
  Tom often skips meetings.
• 授業をすっぽかすな。分かったか？
  Don't skip classes, okay?

Word lists

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