Translation guide
The English phrasal verb "put out" has many meanings. This guide organizes them by practical use, from most common to niche, with natural Japanese equivalents.
To stop something from burning or glowing
General verb for extinguishing fire, lights, or electronic devices.
タバコを消してください。
Please put out your cigarette.
I put out the fire.
To extinguish a fire that is spreading, often used for larger fires.
The firefighters put out the fire.
To put an object in a visible or accessible location, often outside
To cause extra effort or bother for someone
To release information, a product, or a statement
To cause a bone to come out of its socket
To dislocate or put out of joint.
I put my shoulder out.
To be bothered or offended by something
To have one's feelings hurt; to be offended.
He was put out by the joke.
To be miffed or slightly annoyed.
She looked put out.
To generate or expend power, effort, or a quality
To anesthetize or render unconscious
To put under anesthesia.
They put me out before the surgery.
Do not translate "put out" word-for-word as 「外に置く」 unless you literally mean placing something outside. The meaning changes drastically with context.
Please put out the plates on the table.
I'm sorry to put you out (to trouble you).
They put out a new album.
Put out more effort!