放置(ほうち)

ほうち
noun / suru verb
leaving as is; neglect
1. leaving as is, leaving unattended, neglect
The act of leaving something or someone alone without taking action, either intentionally or through negligence. Often carries a negative nuance of irresponsible inaction.
自転車(じてんしゃ)を放置(ほうち)しないでください。
Please do not leave your bicycle unattended.
問題(もんだい)を放置(ほうち)すると、悪化(あっか)する恐(おそ)れがある。
If you leave the problem unaddressed, it may get worse.
空(あ)き家(や)が長年(ながねん)放置(ほうち)されて、老朽化(ろうきゅうか)が進(すす)んでいる。
The vacant house has been left neglected for years, and deterioration has progressed.

USAGE:
放置(ほうち) usually carries a negative nuance — it implies something should have been dealt with but was ignored. It is commonly seen on signs (e.g., 放置(ほうち)自転車(じてんしゃ) = abandoned/illegally parked bicycles) and in discussions of social problems.

In gaming culture, 放置(ほうち)ゲーム or 放置(ほうち)ゲー refers to "idle games" — games that progress while the player is away.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 放置(ほうち)自転車(じてんしゃ): abandoned bicycle (illegally parked)
  • 放置(ほうち)駐車(ちゅうしゃ): illegally parked/abandoned car
  • 問題(もんだい)を放置(ほうち)する: to leave a problem unattended
  • そのまま放置(ほうち)する: to leave as is
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