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離れる
hanareru
What does "離れる" mean in English?
to leave, to part, to separate彼は家を離れて一人暮らしを始めた
He left home and started living alone
How to use "離れる" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
general
to leave a place or person, to depart
駅を離れる
to leave the station
家族と離れる
to part from one's family
Often used to describe physical or emotional separation
general
to be separated by distance or time
二人は離れて暮らしている
The two live apart
過去から離れる
to move away from the past
Can imply both physical and emotional distance
general
to be different or distinct
意見が離れている
opinions differ
現実から離れた考え
an idea detached from reality
Used in abstract contexts to describe differences
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
Often used with locations (家を離れる) or relationships (家族と離れる).
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning can vary significantly based on context, from physical departure to emotional detachment.
Word Origin
From the verb '離す' (hanasu) meaning 'to separate', with the intransitive verb ending '-れる'
Usage Notes
Can be used both literally (physical separation) and metaphorically (emotional or conceptual distance). The nuance depends on context.
Word Breakdown
離
to separate, to part
rootpassive/intransitive verb ending
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