放題
Meanings
1
as much as one likes; all-you-can-; leaving unchecked
Attaches to the -masu stem or volitional form of verbs. The core meaning is 'doing freely without restriction', which can be positive (all-you-can-eat) or negative (leaving things in a bad state).
This restaurant is all-you-can-eat, so you can eat as much as you like.
You mustn't leave your room in a mess.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が〈動詞〉放題unlimited ~-ing of 〈物〉 (as much as one likes)
At this restaurant, you can eat as much cake as you like.
- 〈動詞〉放題になるto end up left completely unchecked or neglected
The weeds in the garden have grown completely wild and unchecked.