Topic N2
Japanese Learning
143. っぱなし : Leaving... on / Keep... -ing.
✏️Structure
V-masu + っぱなし💡Usage
1. Leaving something in a state (often negative, neglected). 2. Doing something continuously.
📚Examples
電気をつけっぱなしで寝てしまった。
Denki wo tsukeppanashi de nete shimatta.
I fell asleep with the lights left on.
水を出しっぱなしにしないでください。
Mizu wo dashippanashi ni shinaide kudasai.
Please don't leave the water running.
窓を開けっぱなしにして外出した。
Mado wo akeppanashi ni shite gaishutsu shita.
I went out leaving the window open.
立ちっぱなしで足が疲れた。
Tachippanashi de ashi ga tsukareta.
My legs are tired from standing all the time.
彼はしゃべりっぱなしだ。
Kare wa shaberippanashi da.
He keeps talking and talking.
借りっぱなしの本を返さなければ。
Karippanashi no hon wo kaesanakereba.
I have to return the book I've borrowed for so long.
服を脱ぎっぱなしにするな。
Fuku wo nugippanashi ni suru na.
Don't leave your clothes taken off and lying around.
ドアを開けっぱなしにしておくと虫が入る。
Doa wo akeppanashi ni shite oku to mushi ga hairu.
If you leave the door open, insects will get in.
勝ちっぱなしのチーム。
Kachippanashi no chiimu.
A team that keeps winning.
やりっぱなしはいけない。
Yarippanashi wa ikenai.
You shouldn't leave things unfinished/untidied.