Japanese

解放

かいほう
Meaning: release; liberation; emancipation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

With the exam over, I was finally released from the shackles of studying.
犯人は人質を解放する条件を提示した。
The criminal presented the conditions for releasing the hostages.
社会のしがらみから解放されたい。
I want to be free from the shackles of society.
犯人は人質を解放する条件として多額の身代金を要求した。
The culprit demanded a large ransom as a condition for releasing the hostage.
彼は因習の桎梏から解放された。
He was liberated from the shackles of convention.
長い幽囚の身から解放され、彼はようやく自由を手にした。
Released from long imprisonment, he finally obtained freedom.
彼は雲烟過眼の境地に達し、物欲から解放された。
He reached a state of mind where he didn't dwell on things, and was liberated from material desires.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of setting someone or something free from physical or mental restrictions.

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