ほっといて

Informal command to leave someone or something alone.

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Other forms

放っておく full dictionary form

放っとく contracted dictionary form

ほっとけ rough command

ほっといてください polite request

Expression (from the te-form of the verb 放っておく)

Leave me alone" / "Leave it be

A colloquial command used to tell someone to stop interfering or to let a situation remain unchanged.

Example

もう、私のことはほっといてください！

Please, just leave me be!

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ほっといて

Informal command to leave someone or something alone.

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