English–Japanese

“throw away” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisuteru

Example

古い本を捨てます。furu i hon o su te ma su

I throw away an old book.

Illustration for 捨てる (throw away)

How to say “throw away” in Japanese

“Throw away” in Japanese is 捨てる (suteru).

It describes removing something from one's possession because it is no longer wanted or needed.

Full entry for 捨てる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 捨てる

古いおもちゃを捨てます。furu i o mo cha o su te ma su

I throw away an old toy.

ペットボトルは分別してから捨てます。pe tto bo to ru wa bun betsu shi te ka ra su te ma su

I sort plastic bottles before throwing them away.

Tips for using 捨てる

  • Beyond physical objects, Japanese also uses 捨てる (suteru) in expressions about abandoning plans, habits, or hopes.

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