godan verb (-su), transitive verb
push away; thrust aside
Physical action of pushing someone or something away with force, often with the hands.
彼は私を突き放して走り去った。
He pushed me away and ran off.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
detach oneself from; keep away from; abandon
Emotional or relational distancing; cutting ties, forsaking, or deserting someone. Often used when a person deliberately creates distance in a relationship.
彼女は友人を突き放すような態度をとった。
She took an attitude that pushed her friend away.
困っている人を突き放すことはできない。
I can't abandon someone in need.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
act coldly; do without emotion
Behaving in a detached, unemotional, or unsympathetic manner; often implies a deliberate lack of warmth.
彼は感情を込めずに、突き放した言い方をした。
He spoke in a cold, detached way without any emotion.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
extend a wide lead over (an opponent)
Used in competitive contexts like sports or games to describe pulling far ahead of an opponent.
後半に入って、我がチームは相手を突き放した。
In the second half, our team pulled far ahead of the opponent.