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ほっとく

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Meanings

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godan verb (-ku), transitive verb

leave alone; leave as is; ignore; neglect

abbreviationusually written using kana alone

Casual contraction of 放っておく. Used when deliberately not interfering, leaving something untouched, or neglecting to act. Often carries a nuance of 'let it be' or 'don't bother with it'.

See also: 放っておく