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JLPT N1verbLevel estimated by Bebop

放はなつ

hanatsu

to give off, to emit

Example sentences

  1. その気体きたいは悪臭あくしゅうを放はなつ。

    This gas gives off a bad smell.

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  2. にんにくは強つよいにおいを放はなつ。

    Garlic gives off a strong odor.

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  3. この野のバラは甘あまい香かおりを放はなつ。

    This wild rose gives off a sweet scent.

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Kanji in 放

  • 放set free; releaseOnホウKunはなす・はなつ・はなれる

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