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VocabJLPT N5

to throw away

Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to throw away
2. to cast away
3. to abandon
4. to give up

This verb means "to throw away" or "to discard." It is used when getting rid of garbage or unwanted items, and can also be used figuratively to mean abandoning something like a bad habit.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hmm... I guess I have no choice but to throw this out too.

Sentence 2

Alright, I'm getting rid of my old clothes today.

Sentence 3

I'm throwing out these old clothes today.

Sentence 4

Drop that way of thinking right now!

Sentence 5

Nah, I'll hold off on throwing it away for now.