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We found 1 word, 2 conjugated words, and 8 examples matching 'ほっておく'
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expression, 'ku' godan verb
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
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Most common form: 掘る
'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to dig; to excavate; to hollow
2. to delve into
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Most common form: 彫る
'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to chisel
2. to tattoo  (this meaning is restricted to reading ほる)
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かれ
しばらく
かま
わず
ほっておくことした
We decided to leave him alone for a while.
かれ
しばらくほっておくこと
めた

We decided to leave him alone for a while.
たほう
他方
なに
することなく
ちょうじかん
長時間
ひとり
1人
ほっておく
こども
子供
にぶ
くて
おろ
かな
こども
子供
になりやすい
If, on the other hand, children are left alone a great deal with nothing to do, they are likely to become dull and unintelligent.
だから
せいふ
政府
こと
かま
えず
そっと
ほう
っておいている

As a result, the government is just quietly letting sleeping dogs lie.
かのじょ
彼女
なにごと
何事
やり
えないで
はな
っておく
きら

She doesn't like to leave anything unfinished.
 
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