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解放

かいほう

noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
  • release
  • unleashing
  • liberation
  • emancipation
  • setting free
computer terminology
  • deallocation (of computer memory)

Related Kanji

解 unravel, notes, key, explanation, understanding, untie, undo, solve, answer, cancel, absolve, explain, minute
放 set free, release, fire, shoot, emit, banish, liberate

Example Sentences

人質は解放されるだろう。
The hostages will be released.
彼の言葉で彼女は不安から解放された。
His words delivered her from her anxiety.
彼は午前９時に勤務し、午後６時に解放される。
He goes on duty at 9 a.m. and come off duty at 6 p.m.
俺を洗い清めろ！俺を解放しろ！俺を自由にしろ！
Cleanse me! Release me! Set me free!
人質は無事全員解放された。
All the hostages were released unharmed.