Verb (5-dan, す, transitive)
1. to release; to let go; to free; to set free; to let loose; to turn loose
柔らかくて、温かくて、放したくない気持ちになった。It was soft and warm, and I felt like I didn't want to let go.
2. to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.