てばなし
Tebanashi
Other forms: 手離し
手放し (Tebanashi) is a Japanese noun meaning “not holding on, not using the hands, letting go one's hold, lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions)”.
Meanings
- nounnot holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold
- nounlack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)
Examples
彼は手放しで彼女を誉めた。
He freely praised her.
気にいったものはなかなか手放しがたいものだ。
It's not easy to part with one's favorite possessions.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).