放置
ほうち
houchi
nounVocabularyLevel 96 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

放置 (ほうち (houchi)) means "neglect". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

neglect

Also : neglecting · abandoning · leave as is · leave alone · leaving as is

Example Sentences

その問題は放置すると大きくなる。

そのもんだいはほうちするとおおきくなる。

If that problem is left alone, it will grow.

Kanji in this word

放
Fire
Kunはな.す、っぱな.し、はな.つ
Onほう
JLPT N3
置
Put
Kunお.く、お.き
Onち
JLPT N3

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