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放棄

Abandonment


Meaning

Abandonment, Abandoning, Relinquishing

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You release and abandon something. This is abandonment. 放棄 is a relatively formal word for abandoning something. It can refer to giving up responsibilities, like neglecting duties or parental obligations, or relinquishing entitlements and rights.


Reading

ほうき

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.


Context

Context Sentences

私は典型的な育児放棄をされた子どもで、孤児院で育ちました。

I was a typical neglected child who grew up in an orphanage.


Kanji Composition