Translation guide
Expressing that someone acts according to their own will or desire, without being constrained by others.
I spend my days off as I please.
Please do as you like.
Literally 'do freely'. Emphasizes freedom of action, often used when giving permission or describing unrestricted behavior.
Make yourself at home here. (lit. Do as you please here.)
A more literary or formal expression meaning 'act as one wishes'. It conveys acting exactly according to one's desires.
He acted as he pleased.
The person does what they want without considering others, often with a negative connotation.
Means to act selfishly or self-indulgently. Often used for children or when criticizing someone's behavior.
He always does as he pleases (selfishly).
You mustn't be so selfish.
Implies doing as one pleases without regard for others, often with a nuance of 'going ahead on one's own'. Can be used in exasperation.
Do as you please then! (with frustration)
Giving someone the freedom to choose or act according to their own will.
好きなようにする is neutral or positive, implying freedom. 勝手にする often carries a negative nuance of acting without permission or consideration. Use 勝手に when criticizing or expressing frustration.
I drew a picture as I pleased. (positive/neutral)
Don't enter my room as you please. (negative)
Avoid directly translating 'do as one pleases' word-for-word. Phrases like 喜ばせるようにする are unnatural. Use the idiomatic expressions above.
彼は勝手に休みを取った。
He took a day off as he pleased (without asking).