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[ほう()·じゅう()]
houjuu
na adjective, noun

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[ほう()·しょう()]
houshou

English Meaning(s) for 放縦

na adjective, noun
  1. self-indulgence; looseness; dissolution; licence; license

Definition and Synonyms for 放縦

Self-Indulgence excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence
Synonyms: 不摂生, 不節制, 不養生, 放縦
Indulgence an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
Synonyms: 放埓, 放恣, 放縦, 放逸, 気まま, 耽溺, 逸楽
License excessive freedom
Synonyms: 放縦
License lack of due restraint
Synonyms: 放縦

Meanings for each kanji in 放縦

» set free; release; fire; shoot; emit; banish; liberate
» vertical; length; height; self-indulgent; wayward

Categories 放縦 is a member of

Liberty freedom of choice
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Humoring the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
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Indiscipline the trait of lacking discipline
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