Japanese meaning of 自由奔放
Reading:
じゆうほんぽう (jiyuu honpou)
English Translation:
Free-spirited and uninhibited
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Free‑spirited, unconstrained by convention; can imply creativity or lack of discipline depending on context.
Cultural Context:
Common in artist bios and lifestyle media; in HR contexts, sometimes balanced with “self‑management” caveats.
しがらみに縛られず伸びやかに振る舞うさま。創造性の称賛にも、規律不足の示唆にもなり得る。
アーティスト紹介やライフスタイル記事で称揚される一方、人事文脈では「自己管理」との両立が論点に。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase for freedom and self-indulgence; often with “な生活.”
Trap for English Speakers
May be misunderstood as irresponsibility.
Example
Basic Example
彼女は自由奔放な性格で知られる。
She is known for her free-spirited and uninhibited personality.
Applied Example
「自由奔放に生きるのさ。ルールなんて、つまらないだろ？」
I live free-spirited and uninhibited. Rules are boring, aren’t they?