Japanese word

捨てる

Pronunciation

Romajisuteru

Meaning

  • verbthrow away

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • ごみを捨てるgo mi o su te ru

    throw away garbage

  • ゴミ箱に捨てるgo mi bako ni su te ru

    throw away in a trash can

Similar words

処分するshobunsuru: To get rid of an unwanted thing, often in a planned or proper way.
手放すtebanasu: To give up possession of something, whether or not it is thrown away.

Definition in Japanese

不要な物を手元に置かず、廃棄したり遠ざけたりすること。fu yō na mono o te moto ni o ka zu hai ki shi ta ri tō za ke ta ri su ru ko to

Word origin

捨てる (suteru) is a native Japanese verb derived from the older form 捨つ (sutsu), meaning "to discard or abandon."

Usage tips

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

Opposites

Related words

  • 捨て方sutekataway to throw something awaynoun

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