Japanese Conversation · Level 128
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Japanese word
放棄
Pronunciation
Romajihōki
Meaning
- nounabandonment
Example
彼は計画を放棄しました。kare wa kei kaku o hō ki shi ma shi ta
He abandoned the plan.
More examples
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.
Core concept
It describes deliberately letting go of a plan, right, or responsibility instead of continuing to hold or pursue it.
Common phrases
計画の放棄kei kaku no hō ki
abandonment of a plan
責任の放棄seki nin no hō ki
abandonment of responsibility
権利の放棄ken ri no hō ki
waiver of a right
Similar words
断念dannen: The act of giving up a plan or attempt after deciding not to continue it.
諦めakirame: The acceptance that a desired result cannot be achieved.
Definition in Japanese
計画や権利などを、自らの意思で手放し、続けたり行使したりしないこと。kei kaku ya ken ri na do o mizuka ra no i shi de te bana shi tsuzu ke ta ri kō shi shi ta ri shi na i ko to
Word origin
The noun 放棄 (hōki) combines 放 (hō, "release") with 棄 (ki, "discard"), expressing the act of letting something go.
Usage tips
- 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.