投げる

なげる

To throw, to cast away

N4verb·nageru

How to remember it

なげる — release your grip and let the object fly from your hand.

Example sentences

  • 犬にボールを投げる。

    いぬにボールをなげる。

    I throw a ball to the dog.

  • 彼は紙くずをゴミ箱に投げた。

    かれはかみくずをゴミばこになげた。

    He tossed the scrap of paper into the trash.

Usage

Transitive ichidan verb; also figuratively means to give up (仕事を投げる).

Related words

投げ放る投げ出す

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