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  4. 放置

放置

hōchi
to leave unattended

その荷物を放置しておいてください。

Please leave the luggage 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

Synonyms

放任する無視する見捨てる

Antonyms

管理する世話をする注意を払う

Related Phrases

放置プレイphrase
abandoned play (e.g., a game left unfinished)

Pro Tip

Negative Connotation

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

Gold Rule

Context Matters

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

Word Origin

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

Usage Notes

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

Word Breakdown

放
to release, abandon
root
+
置
to place, leave
root
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