Japanese symbol for “relinquish”
手放す
てばなす
Romaji: tebanasu
to let go of; to release; to drop
In Japanese, relinquish is 手放す, read てばなす (tebanasu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5s, vt to let go of; to release; to drop
- v5s, vt to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to spare; to sell
- v5s, vt to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go; to part with
- v5s, vt to temporarily stop working
Written forms: 手放す、手離す、手ばなす. Readings: てばなす.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “relinquish”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 投げ打つ | なげうつ nageutsu | to throw away; to abandon; to give up |
| 投げ渡す | なげわたす nagewatasu | to surrender; to hand over; to relinquish |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 相手 | あいて aite | companion; partner; company |
| 選手 | せんしゅ senshu | player (of a sport); athlete; team member |
| 手段 | しゅだん shudan | means; way; method |
| 手術 | しゅじゅつ shujutsu | surgery; operation; procedure |
| 大手 | おおて oote | major company; big company |
| 手紙 | てがみ tegami | letter; note |
| 放送 | ほうそう housou | broadcasting; broadcast; program |
| 解放 | かいほう kaihou | release; unleashing; liberation |
See also: Chinese symbol for “relinquish”.
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