A part
放
Shown as a part of 2 words so far, read one way.
ほう 2 words
- 放射ほうしゃradiation, emission
放射 · here “set free”
- 追放ついほうexile, banishment
追放 · here “set free”
Also written with 放
These words contain the character in their spelling but show no breakdown that names it, so nothing is claimed about its role in them.