放す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 放す
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.
Kanji in this Word
放
8 strokes
Frequency: 288
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
set free
release
fire
shoot
emit
banish
liberate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はな.す
-っぱな.し
はな.つ
はな.れる
こ.く
ほう.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
はなれ
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