はな
hanasu

Godan Verb (su)

1. to release; to let go; to free; to set free; to let loose; to turn loose

Transitive
そのいぬはボールをはなそうとしなかった。
sono inuwa bōruo hanasōto shinakatta.
The dog wouldn't let go of the ball.
Godan Verb (su)

2. to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.

Transitive