捨てる

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 捨てる, read すてる, denotes a transitive verb for discarding an object or abandoning an idea or attitude.
• Basic usage: It describes discarding unwanted paper and figuratively abandoning an outdated idea.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Discarding objects and abandoning ideas
  • It extends beyond letting go physically to deciding no longer to keep or maintain something.