Vocabulary

What does 離す (はなす, hanasu) mean?

離す (はなす, hanasu) means to separate, to release, to keep apart.

Quick facts
Readingはなす
Romajihanasu
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
はなす
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonhanasu

to separate, to release, to keep apart

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to separate; to part; to divide

Example sentences

  • Please move the desk a bit further from the wall.

  • It's dangerous, so don't take your eyes off the child.

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