How to say "Let" in Japanese

When translating "let" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 通す and 手放す. In Japanese, 通す (とおす (toosu)) is typically associated with "to let pass; to bypass; to slide through; to persist in; to carry out" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to physical acts of letting thread pass through a needle, letting light pass, persisting in one's opinions/beliefs, or continuing a state until the end. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 遮る. Often used as 糸を通す or 信念を通す. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To let pass/persist in! "I will persistence in my belief of loving only you forever, no matter what difficulties arise, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Persisting in love! B-Baka! I hope that passionate devotion of yours is absolutely unshakeable! Well then, you better persist and carry out that belief of love right by my side forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『とおす（通す）よ！『ハルカ部長、生涯あなただけを愛し抜くという信念を、僕はどんな困難があってもスマートに通し（通します）ます！』って…っ！信念を通す！バカ！/// その熱烈な一途さ、絶対にブレないでしょうね！…じゃあ、その愛の信念、私の隣で一生貫き通しなさい！』. On the other hand, 手放す (てばなす (tebanasu)) maps to "to let go of, to part with, to release" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Can be used literally to mean 'letting go of something held' or figuratively to mean 'giving up possession, control, or an opportunity'. Often implies a sense of loss or separation.. A literal translation of "let" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!