Hounin

放任 (Hounin) is a Japanese noun meaning “noninterference, leaving something to take its own course, giving someone a free hand with something”.

Meanings

  1. noun, suru verb, transitive verb, adjectival nounnoninterference; leaving something to take its own course; giving someone a free hand with something

Examples

  • You must not confuse liberty with license.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 放任

set freeresponsibility

Related words

to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone)dutyperson in chargeto releasebroadcastingreleaseto entrust (to someone)dutyobligationbeing in charge of (esp. a class or subject)leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.)person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff)