- to throw; to hurl; to fling; to toss; to cast
- to give up; to abandon; to throw away
- to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
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- to throw; to hurl; to fling; to toss; to cast
- to give up; to abandon; to throw away
- to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
This meaning refers to the physical action of propelling something through the air with force using one's arm. It can refer to sports, informal activities, or even throwing away an object.
This meaning conveys a sense of giving up on something or discarding it, whether it's a physical object or an idea, often indicating that one has lost hope or interest.
This meaning is used metaphorically to indicate that one is projecting something intangible, such as a glance, a shadow, or a feeling. It implies a subtle or indirect action rather than a physical one.
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きごう(きごう)to throw; to hurl; to fling; to toss; to castto throw a ballto throw away trashto throw the ball in soccerto cast doubtto cast a glanceto throw away thingsto throw away with indifferenceto throw away one's spiritto practice throwingto toss something awayto throw one's thoughts (to express feelings)
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Refers to throwing away or discarding something that is no longer needed.
Refers to abandoning or giving up on something, often used in a context of resignation.
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If you throw something like that down, if someone's unlucky enough to be hit they'll be injured.