Japanese

てばなす
Meaning: to let go of; to part with; to sell
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 手離す 手離さない
Polite 手離します 手離しません
Past 手離した 手離さなかった
Polite + Past 手離しました 手離しませんでした
Te-form 手離して 手離さなくて
Potential 手離せる 手離せない
Passive 手離される 手離されない
Causative 手離させる 手離させない
Imperative 手離せ 手離すな

Handwriting

手
離
す

Example

He decided to part with his old car.

Usage Notes

Used when giving up possession of something, either by selling it or letting it go. Can also be used figuratively for letting go of responsibilities or emotions.

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