っぱなし
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Meanings
1
leaving something in an improper state
usually written using kana alone
Attaches to the -masu stem of a verb. Indicates that something is left undone, open, on, or in an undesirable state, often with a nuance of neglect or carelessness.
Please don't leave the door open.
He left work unfinished and went home.
2
continuously; keep doing
usually written using kana alone
Attaches to the -masu stem of a verb. Describes an action continuing without pause, often with a sense of relentlessness or excess.
It has been raining nonstop since yesterday.
He kept talking for a whole hour.
Usage patterns
- 〈動詞〉っぱなしにするto leave something (running, open, on, etc.) without attending to it
Please don't leave the water running.
- 〈動詞〉っぱなしでdoing something continuously without a break
My legs started hurting from standing all day without a break.
- 〈動詞〉っぱなしだsomething is left in an undesirable state (e.g. on, open, undone)
The TV had been left on.