release in Japanese
release in Japanese is 釈放, リリース, 放す — release means to set free or allow to leave, especially from captivity or confinement.
release in Japanese
釈放
Pronounced: shakuhō
The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).
リリース
Pronounced: rirīsu
(software) The distribution, either public or private, of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product.
放す
Pronounced: hanasu
(transitive) To let go of; to cease to hold or contain.
解放
Pronounced: kaihō
(transitive) To let go of; to cease to hold or contain.
リリース
Pronounced: rirīsu
(transitive) To make available to the public.
発売
Pronounced: hatsubai
(transitive) To make available to the public.
釈放
Pronounced: shakuhō
(transitive) To free or liberate; to set free.
What does "release" mean?
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verb To set free or allow to leave, especially from captivity or confinement.
"The hostages were released after two days."
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verb To make something available to the public, such as a product, film, or piece of information.
"The band released their new album last Friday."
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noun The act of setting something or someone free.
"The release of the report caused a public outcry."
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release in a sentence
- The hostages were released after two days.
- He was released from prison early for good behaviour.
- The band released their new album last Friday.
- The studio will release the film in cinemas next spring.
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What is "release" in Japanese?
"release" in Japanese is 釈放, リリース, 放す. release means: To set free or allow to leave, especially from captivity or confinement.
How do you pronounce 釈放?
"release" in Japanese is 釈放, pronounced "shakuhō".
How do you use "release" in a sentence?
Example: "The hostages were released after two days." In Japanese, "release" is 釈放, リリース, 放す.
Are there other ways to say "release" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "release": 釈放, リリース, 放す, 解放, 発売.
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