手放す · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 手放す | 手放さない |
| Polite | 手放します | 手放しません |
| Past polite | 手放しました | 手放しませんでした |
| Past | 手放した | 手放さなかった |
| Te-form | 手放して | 手放さないで |
| Desire | 手放したい | 手放したくない |
| Potential | 手放せる | 手放せない |
| Passive | 手放される | 手放されない |
| Causative | 手放させる | 手放させない |
| Causative passive | 手放させられる | 手放させられない |
| Volitional | 手放そう | |
| Polite volitional | 手放しましょう | |
| Imperative | 手放せ | 手放すな |
| Conditional | 手放せば | 手放さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 手放したら | 手放さなかったら |
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Physically releasing something held in the hand; also used figuratively for giving up control or attachment.
He let go of the cup in surprise.
It was hard to let go of that idea.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Giving up a possession, often reluctantly; can imply selling or disposing of something valuable.
I parted with many books because of the move.
He had to sell his house because of debt.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
send away; let go; part with (a person)
Used for letting a person go, such as a child leaving home or an employee leaving a job; often carries emotional weight.
The parents felt sad about sending their daughter off to study abroad.
The company didn't want to let go of its capable employee.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
temporarily stop working; take a break from work
Rare usage; means to pause or set aside work temporarily, often seen in older or literary contexts.
He temporarily stopped working and went on a journey.
He finally parted with his old car.
It was hard to let my son go off to college.
I can't do without my smartphone for work.
It's dangerous to take your hands off the wheel while driving.