Japanese

れる

はなれる
Meaning: to be separated; to leave; to go away from
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 離れる 離れない
Polite 離れます 離れません
Past 離れた 離れなかった
Polite + Past 離れました 離れませんでした
Te-form 離れて 離れなくて
Potential 離れられる 離れられない
Passive 離れられる 離れられない
Causative 離れさせる 離れさせない
Imperative 離れろ 離れるな

Handwriting

離
れ
る

Example sentences

It's been ten years since I left my alma mater.
休日は都会を離れて、豊かな自然を満喫した。
On my days off, I leave the city and fully enjoy the rich nature.
夏休みは都会を離れて、静かな地方で過ごした。
I spent my summer vacation in a quiet rural area away from the city.
卒業式で友達と離れるのは、とても切ない気持ちだ。
It is a very heartrending feeling to part with friends at the graduation ceremony.
彼は危険を察知して、すぐにその場を離れた。
He sensed danger and immediately left the place.
故郷を離れてから久しい。
It has been a long time since I left my hometown.
彼は渋い顔をして、その場を離れた。
He made a bitter face and left the place.
彼は親元を離れて自立しました。
He left his parents' home and became independent.
都会から離れたこの村では、夜になると美しい星空が広がる。
In this village far from the city, a beautiful starry sky spreads out at night.
両親の許を離れて一人暮らしを始める。
Leaving my parents' side, I start living alone.

Usage Notes

Used for physical distance, leaving a place, or emotional/relational distance. It is an intransitive verb.

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