っぱなし
Meanings
- Leaving something in a certain state
- Left as is
- Keep on -ing (leave something running or open, etc.)
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Explanation
っぱなし is used to describe that something has been left in a certain state and has remained that way for a period of time. It often implies a sense of neglect or carelessness, and can also express that an action continues unintentionally. It’s commonly attached to the stem form of a verb (the form before る in る-verbs, or the -i/renyou form for godan verbs) or directly to a noun to indicate leaving it as-is. The nuance is less about intention and more about the result of not changing that state.
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Example sentences
I left the window open and went out.
I fell asleep with the lights left on.
I’m going out with the TV left on.
Please clear the documents that have been left out.
He was talking with the door left open.
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