置いてけぼり おいてけぼり Also written 置いてけ堀 Meanings Noun leaving someone behind; abandoning someone; marooning someone See also: 置いてきぼり (おいてきぼり). Kanji 置 put. Read as おく. Example sentences 置いてきぼりにしないで。Don't leave me here alone. 置いてけぼりにしないで。Don't leave me here alone. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists