loose; lax; indiscreet; whimsical
Describes a person, attitude, or management style that is careless, undisciplined, or lacking in restraint. Often used in negative contexts such as 放漫経営 (lax management) or 放漫財政 (loose fiscal policy).
His lax attitude caused problems.
放漫経営のせいで会社は倒産した。
The company went bankrupt due to lax management.
irresponsible management; loose management; sloppy management
Compound of 放 (release, let loose) and 漫 (aimless, random). The combination suggests a lack of restraint or discipline.