Word details
放す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 放す.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to release; to let go; to free; to set free; to let loose; to turn loose
Examples
その犬はボールを放そうとしなかった。
The dog wouldn't let go of the ball.
2
to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
放
set free, release, fire, shoot, emit, banish, liberate
8 strokesFrequency 288JLPT N2Grade 3
On
ホウ
Kun
はな.す-っぱな.しはな.つはな.れるこ.くほう.る
Nanori
はなれ
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