Moji Ninja放 — release; let go
放 means “release; let go”. It is a JLPT N3 kanji written with 8 strokes. On'yomi: ホウ (hou). Kun'yomi: はな(す) (hanasu), ほう(る) (houru). You'll see it in words such as 放る (houru, “to throw; to fling”).
放
- Meaning
- release; let go
- On'yomi
- ホウ (hou)
- Kun'yomi
- はな(す) (hanasu), ほう(る) (houru)
- Strokes
- 8
- Level
- JLPT N3 · set Hands at work 1
How to remember 放
A direction (方) and a pointer (攵): off you go, you're free.
Sounds like 方: both read ホウ.
Parts: 方 direction; banner · 攵 pointer
Words with 放
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 放る | ほうる houru | to throw; to fling |
| 放つ | はなつ hanatsu kun | to fire; to shoot |
| 放す | はなす hanasu kun | to release; to let go |
Don't confuse it with
More in the “Hands at work 1” set
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