1.
to let go of; to release one's hold
To physically release something from one's hand.
子供の手を手放さないで。
Don't let go of the child's hand.
2.
to part with; to give up
To sell, dispose of, or give away something one has owned.
古い車を手放すことにした。
I decided to part with my old car.
この本はどうしても手放せない。
I just can't part with this book.
手放せない = can't let go of (emotionally attached)
手放す is a transitive godan verb. The compound comes from 手 (hand) + 放す (to release).
TRANSITIVITY:
- 手放す (transitive): to let go of
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 〜を手放す: to let go of ~, to part with ~
- 手放せない: can't let go of (emotionally attached)
- 手放しで: unreservedly, wholeheartedly (as an adverb)