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Japanese · 日本語
Translation
ほっといて
Romanization
Hottoite
Pronunciation
hot-toh-ee-teh
When to use it
Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
ほっといて — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "leave me alone".
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FAQ
You say "ほっといて" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Hottoite", and a simple pronunciation cue is "hot-toh-ee-teh".
This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "hot-toh-ee-teh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Hottoite".
Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.