追い払う

おいはらう
Alternative writings: 追いはらう, 追払う, 逐い払う
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1To drive away or disperse something or someone unwanted; to chase off (people, animals, etc.).

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Examples

公園で鳩を追い払うために餌を与えないでください。

Please do not feed the pigeons in the park to keep them from gathering.

店員が迷惑行為をする客を追い払った。

The shop staff drove away a customer who was causing trouble.

猫が庭に来ないように超音波で追い払う装置を使っている。

We use an ultrasonic device to keep cats from coming into the garden.

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