Lingaku放つ【はなつ】
Frequency rank: 444.
- to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to hit (e.g. baseball); to break wind
- to set free; to release; to let loose
- to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
- to send out (a person to carry out a duty)
- to set fire toin the form 火を放つsee also 火を放つ
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending; transitive verb
Forms
- 放つ【はなつ】Frequency rank: 444.
- はなつFrequency rank: 37,313. – 37,771.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Animal] emits/releases [Sound]
[Person] shoots [Question]
[Scene] emits [Light]
The fireworks emit light in the night sky.
[Person] goes to [Place] to shoot/release [Object]
[Person] sets fire to [Fire]
He sets fire to the campfire.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to hit (e.g. baseball); to break wind
- to set free; to release; to let loose
- to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
- to send out (a person to carry out a duty)
- to set fire to
This meaning relates to the act of launching or propelling something, whether it be a projectile like an arrow or a firearm, or figuratively, as in asking challenging questions.
This meaning indicates the action of liberating something or someone from confinement or restraint.
This usage refers to producing or sending out something intangible like light or a smell.
The fluorescent light is emitting light.
This meaning involves dispatching a person to fulfill a responsibility or task, often used in contexts related to assignments or missions.
This meaning pertains to igniting or causing something to burn; often associated with starting a fire intentionally.
Generated collocations (experimental)
はなつ放つことができるto be able to fire (gun, arrow, etc.)しつもん質問をはなつ放つto fire questionsひかりをはなつ光を放つto emit lightじゆうに自由にはなつ放つto set free (freely)ほのお炎をはなつ放つto emit flamesき気をはなつ放つto give off energyすぱいスパイをはなつ放つto send out a spyや矢をはなつ放つto shoot an arrowちから力をはなつ放つto let loose one's strengthあたらしい新しいあいであアイデアをはなつ放つto release new ideas
Generated related terms (experimental)
はなつ放つ【はなつ】
Refers to the act of firing or shooting something, such as a gun or arrow, as well as releasing or letting something go.
ほうしゅつ放出【ほうしゅつ】
Refers to the act of releasing or emitting something, particularly gas, liquid, or energy.
はっしゃ発射【はっしゃ】
Refers specifically to the launch or firing of a projectile, such as a missile or rocket.
かいほう解放【かいほう】
Refers to liberation or release from confinement or captivity, often used in a broader and more social context.
ほうか放火【ほうか】
Refers to arson or intentionally setting fire to property.
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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Quasars are brilliantly shining heavenly bodies that are extremely far away.
The lotus blossoms diffused an inexpressibly pleasant scent.
A man of responsibility, he didn't leave the matter alone.
A stone once cast, and a word once spoken, cannot be recalled.
The object flew away to the south, giving out flashes of light.