[きりはなつ, kirihanatsu](v5t, vt) (1) to cut loose; to let loose; to cut off; to detach; to dismember; to cut in two; (2) to separate in thought; to consider as independent[Add to Longdo]
[はなす, hanasu](v5s, vt) (1) to release; to let go; to free; to set free; to let loose; to turn loose; (2) to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.; (P)[Add to Longdo]