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“throw out” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihōridasu

Example

母は古い靴を放り出します。haha wa furu i kutsu o hō ri da shi ma su

My mother throws out her old shoes.

Illustration for 放り出す (throw out)

How to say “throw out” in Japanese

“Throw out” in Japanese is 放り出す (hōridasu).

It conveys a forceful separation from something, whether by casting it away, expelling someone, or giving up on a duty.

Full entry for 放り出す: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 放り出す

彼は壊れた椅子を庭に放り出しました。kare wa kowa re ta i su o niwa ni hō ri da shi ma shi ta

He threw the broken chair out into the yard.

Tips for using 放り出す

  • When the object is a task or responsibility, 放り出す (hōridasu) suggests leaving it unfinished rather than bringing it to a normal end.

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