Meaning of はなす in Japanese

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Definition of はなす

  1. (v5s, vt) to release; to let go; to free; to set free; to let loose; to turn loose

    その犬はボールを放そうとしなかった。
    The dog wouldn't let go of the ball.

  2. to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
  1. (v5s, vt) to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart

    すみません。いま手が離せないんです。
    I'm sorry, I'm busy right now.

  1. (v5s, vt) to talk; to speak; to converse; to chat

    ジョンはお客さんと電話で話した。
    John talked with his customer on the phone.

  2. to tell; to explain; to narrate; to mention; to describe; to discuss

    あなたの趣味について話してください。
    Please tell me about your hobbies.

  3. to speak (a language)

    英語はカナダで話されている。
    English is spoken in Canada.

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