放 はなてば hanateba 1. If/when you release; If/when you let go ★ Common Verb #9966 Open Menu Add to collection... Open
放 はなてる hanateru 1. Can be released; Can be left (as in, unattended) ★ Common Verb #10427 Open Menu Add to collection... Open
放 はなてない hanatenai 1. Cannot let go.; Cannot release. ★ Common Verb #10945 Open Menu Add to collection... Open