From JMdict general dictionary Godan verb, Transitive 1. to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to hit (e.g. baseball); to break wind
その
ねらって
った
He shot an arrow at the soldier. From Tatoeba
2. to set free; to release; to let loose
それ
ような
もの
It is like letting a tiger run loose. From Tatoeba
3. to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
その
ごみ
っていた
The garbage-can gave off a bad smell. From Tatoeba
4. to send out (a person to carry out a duty) 5. to set fire to
in the form 火を放つ Also see:
Collocations
1. to shed light; to cast light
1. to give off a bad smell; to give off a stench
1. to set fire (to)
1. to be conspicuous; to stand out
1. to give out (off) fragrance
1. to give off a stench; to stink
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Inflections for 放つ
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Pitch accent for はなつ: middle-high

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