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VocabJLPT N1

abandoning (hope, plans)

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. abandoning (hope, plans)
2. giving up

This noun and する verb means to give up on or abandon a goal or plan, often after much thought or difficulty. It conveys a sense of reluctant resignation rather than a casual decision to quit.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The budget was cut, so we gave up on adding new features.

Sentence 2

That choice means giving up on what could have been.

Sentence 3

The intersection was so backed up that I gave up trying to make it to the meetup.

Sentence 4

You're giving up that easily? You won't regret it?

Sentence 5

The client's requirements changed, so we've had to abandon standardizing the specs.