godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Physically releasing something held in the hand; also used figuratively for giving up control or attachment.
彼は驚いてコップを手放した。
He let go of the cup in surprise.
その考えを手放すのは難
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.
引っ越しのため、多くの本を手放した。
I parted with many books because of the move.
彼は借金のために家を手放さざるを得なかった。
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.
親は娘を留学に手放すのを寂しく思った。
The parents felt sad about sending their daughter off to study abroad.
会社は有能な社員を手放したくなかった。
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.
彼はしばらく仕事を手放して旅に出た。
He temporarily stopped working and went on a journey.