1.
doing as one pleases; having one's own way
Acting freely without restraint or regard for others, often with a negative connotation of selfishness or lack of consideration.
A compound of 好き (liking, preference) and 放題 (as much as one likes, without limit). Carries a distinctly negative or critical nuance — used to describe behavior that is selfish, undisciplined, or excessive. Rarely complimentary.
Common patterns
- 好き放題にする: to do as one pleases
- 好き放題に言う: to say whatever one wants (without restraint)
- 好き放題やる: to do whatever one likes
Similar words
- 言いたい放題: saying whatever one wants (critical)
- 食べ放題: all-you-can-eat (neutral, commercial) — uses the same 放題 pattern but without the negative nuance
- わがまま: selfish, willful — describes the personality trait rather than the behavior
- 勝手に: on one's own, without permission — focuses on acting without consent