指ゆびを離はなす

expression, godan verb (-su)

let go; release one's grip

Literally 'to separate one's fingers', used when releasing something held in the hand. Often implies a deliberate action.

• 彼かれは手てすりから指ゆびを離はなした。

  He let go of the handrail.

• 赤あかちゃんが私わたしの指ゆびを離はなさない。

  The baby won't let go of my finger.