expression, godan verb (-ku)
Physical or figurative turning away, often implying deliberate disregard or snubbing.
彼は怒ってそっぽを向いた。
He got angry and turned away.
話しかけても、彼女はそっぽを向
Even when I spoke to her, she turned away and didn't reply.
expression, godan verb (-ku)
be uncooperative; be unconciliatory
Describes an attitude of refusing to engage or cooperate, often in a stubborn or sulky manner.
会議で彼はそっぽを向いて、何も発言しなかった。
At the meeting, he was uncooperative and didn't say anything.