JLPT N1Words

逸脱

Readingいつだつitsudatsu

Meaning
本筋や規定から外れること
Explanation
「逸脱(いつだつ)」 means deviating from the path, rules, or common sense that should rightly be followed. It is used like 「議論が本筋から逸脱する」 (the discussion deviates from the main point). Note that it is the exact opposite of 「規則を厳密に守る」 (strictly follow the rules); rather, it refers to stepping outside the bounds.
Original Japanese explanation

「逸脱(いつだつ)」は、本来あるべき道筋や規定・常識から外れることです。「議論が本筋から逸脱する」のように使います。「規則を厳密に守る」とは正反対で、むしろ枠を踏み外す側を指す点に注意しましょう。

Examples
  • 議論が本筋から逸脱する

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