放置

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verb★Intermediate💡 to leave unattended

general

To leave something unattended or without care, often implying neglect or abandonment.

彼はペットを放置して旅行に行った。

He left his pet unattended and went on a trip.

この問題を放置すると悪化する。

If you leave this problem unattended, it will worsen.

💡

This term can carry a negative connotation, suggesting neglect or irresponsibility.

Collocations

放置するto leave unattended放置しておくto leave unattended

abandoned play (e.g., a game left unfinished)

Be aware that '放置' often implies neglect or irresponsibility.

Use '放置' when describing something left unattended, especially if it suggests neglect.

Composed of '放' (to release, abandon) and '置' (to place, leave).

Often used in contexts where neglect or abandonment is implied. Can be used for both physical objects and abstract situations.

放

to release, abandon

root

置

to place, leave

root

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