Japanese symbol for “liberate”
解き放す
ときはなす
Romaji: tokihanasu
to liberate; to set free
In Japanese, liberate is 解き放す, read ときはなす (tokihanasu).
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Meanings
- v5s, vt to liberate; to set free
Written forms: 解き放す、解き離す、解きはなす、とき放す. Readings: ときはなす.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 理解 | りかい rikai | understanding; comprehension; appreciation |
| 解決 | かいけつ kaiketsu | settlement; solution; resolution |
| 解説 | かいせつ kaisetsu | explanation; commentary; exposition |
| 解散 | かいさん kaisan | breaking up (a meeting, gathering, etc.); dispersal (e.g. of a crowd) |
| 解放 | かいほう kaihou | release; unleashing; liberation |
| 解除 | かいじょ kaijo | termination (of a contract); cancellation; rescinding |
| 放送 | ほうそう housou | broadcasting; broadcast; program |
| 開放 | かいほう kaihou | opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open |
See also: Chinese symbol for “liberate”.
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