放し
also: ぱなし
Meanings
leaving something in an improper state
Attaches to the -masu stem of a verb. Indicates that something is left in an undesirable or unfinished state, often implying neglect or carelessness.
See also: っぱなし
Please don't leave the door open.
He left his half-eaten bread lying around.
doing continuously; keep ...-ing
Attaches to the -masu stem of a verb. Describes an action continuing without pause, often with a nuance of relentlessness or excess.
See also: っぱなし
It kept raining all day yesterday.
He's been talking nonstop for an hour.
Usage patterns
- 〈動詞〉っぱなしにするto leave something (on, open, running, etc.) in a neglected state
I fell asleep with the air conditioner left running.
- 〈動詞〉っぱなしだto have been doing something continuously without stopping
During the meeting, he talked on and on without stopping.
- 座りっぱなしsitting for a long stretch without moving
My back started hurting from sitting all day without a break.
- 言いっぱなしsaying something and leaving it unresolved, without following up
He just says things and never takes responsibility afterward.
- 出しっぱなしleaving something out or running without turning it off
If you leave the water running, the water bill goes up.