“To let loose” in Japanese
Short answer
To let loose in Japanese is “漂わす” (tadayowasu). Full meaning: to set adrift, to let loose, to cut loose.
Other ways to say “To let loose” in Japanese
切り放つ
kirihanatsu to cut loose, to let loose, to cut off, to detach, to dismember, to cut in two; to separate in thought, to consider as independent
切り放っ
kirihana to cut loose, to let loose, to cut off, to detach, to dismember, to cut in two; to separate in thought, to consider as independent
斬り放っ
kirihana to cut loose, to let loose, to cut off, to detach, to dismember, to cut in two; to separate in thought, to consider as independent
斬り放つ
kirihanatsu to cut loose, to let loose, to cut off, to detach, to dismember, to cut in two; to separate in thought, to consider as independent
ただよわす
tadayowasu to set adrift, to let loose, to cut loose
放す
hanasu to release, to let go, to free, to set free, to let loose, to turn loose; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
放つ
hanatsu to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.), to shoot, to hit (e.g. baseball), to break wind; to set free, to release, to let loose; to emit (e.g. light), to give off (e.g. a scent)
漂わせ
tadayowase to set adrift, to let loose, to cut loose
漂わし
tadayowashi to set adrift, to let loose, to cut loose
漂わそ
tadayowaso to set adrift, to let loose, to cut loose
漂わさ
tadayowasa to set adrift, to let loose, to cut loose
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