Translation guide
Expresses that something happens or is done according to someone's desire, will, or preference. Japanese uses various adverbial phrases, verbs, and set expressions depending on whether the focus is on freedom to act, things going as hoped, or doing as one pleases.
To say that something happens or is done in the way someone wants, often implying freedom or lack of restriction.
Literally 'in the way of one's thoughts/feelings'. Used when things go exactly as one wants or plans. Common in both positive and negative contexts.
Things don't go as I wish.
He proceeded with the project as he wished.
Means 'as one likes' or 'in the way one prefers'. Emphasizes personal preference and freedom of choice. Very common in casual and spoken Japanese.
You can use it as you wish.
I want to spend my days off as I wish.
A more literary or formal expression meaning 'at one's will' or 'as one pleases'. Often used in written language or dramatic speech.
He tried to move the world as he wished.
Poetic expression meaning 'as one's heart desires'. Used in songs, literature, or emotional contexts.
I want to live as my heart wishes.
To act freely without considering others, sometimes with a negative connotation of selfishness.
Means 'on one's own authority', 'without permission', or 'as one pleases'. Often implies selfishness or disregard for others. Very common.
Don't use other people's things as you wish.
Means 'selfishly' or 'willfully'. Describes behavior that is indulgent and disregards others' wishes. Often used for children or demanding adults.
Stop behaving as you wish (selfishly).
Means 'doing whatever one likes', often to excess or without restraint. Can be negative or neutral depending on context.
To express that a situation or outcome matches one's hopes or expectations.
To indicate that someone may decide or act according to their own judgment or schedule.
Means 'as it suits one' or 'at one's convenience'. Used when arranging schedules or making choices based on personal convenience.
Please decide the schedule as you wish (at your convenience).
Means 'freely' or 'as one wishes'. Emphasizes freedom of action or choice without restrictions.
Please express your opinion as you wish.
The English phrase 'as one wishes' does not have a single direct Japanese equivalent. Translating word-for-word often results in unnatural Japanese. Choose the expression that matches the specific nuance: desire, freedom, selfishness, or expectation.
思い通りに (omoidōri ni) focuses on things going according to plan or will, often with an implication of control. 好きなように (suki na yō ni) focuses on personal preference and freedom of choice, and is more casual. Use 思い通りに when talking about outcomes; use 好きなように when giving permission or describing how someone does something.
He always acts as he pleases.
The children were playing as they wished in the park.