to let go
01
放す, 手放す
to release one's grip on something
Intransitive: to let go | to let go of sth
例
He reluctantly let go of the balloon, watching it float away into the sky.
彼はしぶしぶ風船を離し、空に浮かんでいくのを見ていた。
The child hesitated before finally letting go of the kite string.
子供はためらったが、最終的に凧の糸を放した。
02
解雇する, 首にする
to dismiss someone from their job or employment, often due to poor performance or misconduct
Transitive: to let go an employee
例
The manager decided to let her go due to repeated policy violations.
マネージャーは、繰り返しのポリシー違反により、彼女を解放することを決めました。
The employee was let go due to a series of policy violations.
その従業員は一連のポリシー違反により解雇されました。
03
リラックスする, 手放す
to free oneself from tension or anxiety and be more relaxed instead
Intransitive
例
Engaging in a favorite hobby can be a way to let go and unwind after a challenging day.
好きな趣味に没頭することは、挑戦的な一日の後に解放感を得てリラックスする方法になり得ます。
Meditation helps individuals let go, finding inner calmness.
瞑想は個人が手放すのを助け、内面の落ち着きを見つけます。
to let oneself go
01
to stop caring for one's physical appearance, hygiene, or mental well-being
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Idiom例
After losing her job, she began to let herself go and stopped exercising.
He let himself go during the stressful months, gaining weight and neglecting sleep.
02
to behave in a way one desires without worrying about other's opinions
Idiom例
She lets herself go and dances freely at the party, expressing her joy without concern for how others perceive her.
They let themselves go during the weekend getaway, enjoying leisurely activities, disconnecting from work, and prioritizing their relaxation.
