Not holding with one's hands; letting go of one's hold; the act or state of having one's hands free.
赤ちゃんが初めて手放しで歩いた。
The baby walked without holding on for the first time.
自動運転中の手放し運転は危険だと注意喚起された。
Drivers were warned that taking their hands off the wheel during autonomous driving is dangerous.
Lack of reserve; unrestrained expression (e.g., praising or rejoicing without reservation). Often used in phrases like '手放しで褒める' (praise unreservedly).
彼の演技は批評家から手放しで称賛された。
His performance was praised unreservedly by critics.
手放しで喜ぶのはまだ早い。
It's still too early to celebrate unreservedly.
観客は手放しで拍手を送った。
The audience gave unrestrained applause.