Tebanashi

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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

  1. nounnot holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold
  2. nounlack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)

Examples

  • He freely praised her.

  • It's not easy to part with one's favorite possessions.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 手放し

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