English–Japanese
“abandonment” in Japanese
How to say “abandonment” in Japanese
“Abandonment” in Japanese is 放棄 (hōki).
It describes deliberately letting go of a plan, right, or responsibility instead of continuing to hold or pursue it.
Example sentences with 放棄
責任の放棄は、信頼を失う原因になります。seki nin no hō ki wa shin rai o ushina u gen in ni na ri ma su
The abandonment of responsibility can lead to a loss of trust.
Tips for using 放棄
- In formal Japanese, 放棄 (hōki) commonly describes giving up a right or claim, so it sounds more official than giving up on a personal goal.
Other Japanese words for “abandonment”
彼女は夢を断念します。kano jo wa yume o dan nen shi ma su
She abandons her dream.