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.

釈放

noun

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

noun

Pronounced: rirīsu

(software) The distribution, either public or private, of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product.

放す

verb

Pronounced: hanasu

(transitive) To let go of; to cease to hold or contain.

解放

verb

Pronounced: kaihō

(transitive) To let go of; to cease to hold or contain.

リリース

verb

Pronounced: rirīsu

(transitive) To make available to the public.

発売

verb

Pronounced: hatsubai

(transitive) To make available to the public.

釈放

verb

Pronounced: shakuhō

(transitive) To free or liberate; to set free.

What does "release" mean?

verb To set free or allow to leave, especially from captivity or confinement.
"The hostages were released after two days."
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."
noun The act of setting something or someone free.
"The release of the report caused a public outcry."

discharge let go let loose liberate set free

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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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