N2
てばなす (tebanasu)
手放す
to let go of, to part with, to release
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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.
📝 Example Sentences
大切にしていた時計を手放すことにした。
I decided to part with the watch I cherished.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "手放す"!
古くなった家具を_______ことにした。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「手放す」は、持っていたものをやめる、売る、捨てるなどの意味で使われます。
English: 「手放す」 (tebanasu) means to let go of, sell, or dispose of something you own.
English: 「手放す」 (tebanasu) means to let go of, sell, or dispose of something you own.
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