noun
leaving something to soak
Used when something is left soaking in liquid, often with a nuance of neglect or inattention, similar to the っぱなし construction.
See also: っぱなし
洗濯物を漬けっぱなしにすると、臭くなるよ。
If you leave the laundry soaking, it'll start to smell.
食器を水に漬けっぱなしにして、出かけてしまった。
I left the dishes soaking in water and went out.
Compound of 漬け (continuative form of 漬ける 'to soak') + っぱなし (suffix indicating leaving something in a state).