見て見ぬふりをする（みてみぬふりをする）
JLPT N1 · Suru verb (Group 3)
Meaning: to pretend not to see
Example sentences
- 不正を見て見ぬふりをしない。 — Don't turn a blind eye to wrongdoing.
- 困っている人を見て見ぬふりをしない。 — Don't pretend not to notice someone in trouble.
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