Japanese word

放る

Pronunciation

Romajihōru

Meaning

  • verbthrow

Example

ボールを放ります。bō ru o hō ri ma su

I throw the ball.

Illustration for 放る (throw)

More examples

弟は池に小石を放ります。otōto wa ike ni ko ishi o hō ri ma su

My younger brother throws a pebble into the pond.

Core concept

Describes sending an object away from the hand through the air, often with a casual or forceful motion.

Common phrases

  • ボールを放るbō ru o hō ru

    throw a ball

  • 石を放るishi o hō ru

    throw a stone

  • 遠くへ放るtō ku e hō ru

    throw far

Similar words

投げるnageru: To send an object through the air from the hand.
ぶん投げるbunnageru: To throw something with great force, often in a rough manner.

Definition in Japanese

手に持った物を、手元から離して飛ばすこと。te ni mo tta mono o te moto ka ra hana shi te to ba su ko to

Word origin

放る (hōru) belongs to native Japanese vocabulary, but its precise word formation is uncertain; 放 (hō, "release") is the kanji used to represent the idea of letting something go.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 放る (hōru) can sound more casual or rough than the neutral word for throwing an object.

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