Meaning

Primary

Abandonment

Alternatives

Abandoning, Relinquishing

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You release and abandon something. This is abandonment.

放棄 is a relatively formal word for abandoning something. It can refer to giving up responsibilities, like neglecting duties or parental obligations, or relinquishing entitlements and rights.

Reading

ほうき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

私は典型的な育児放棄をされた子どもで、孤児院で育ちました。

I was a typical neglected child who grew up in an orphanage.

Kanji Composition