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放置
houchi
Description
「放置」は、何かをそのままにして、何もしないでおくことです。
"放置" means to leave something as it is and do nothing about it.
自転車を道に放置したり、問題を放置したりするときに使います。
It is used when you leave a bicycle on the street or neglect a problem.
Meanings
放置houchi
leaving something as it is; neglecting
問題を放置してはいけません。
Do not leave the problem unattended.
放置するhouchi suru
to leave alone; to neglect; to abandon
自転車をここに放置しないでください。
Please do not leave your bicycle here.
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Notes
- Etymology
放 (release, let go) + 置 (place, put) — literally 'put and leave'.
- Nuance
often implies careless neglect; 放置自転車 means bicycles left abandoned in public spaces.
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