Translation guide
Expresses acting freely according to one's own will, without considering others. Japanese has many nuanced expressions ranging from positive independence to negative selfishness.
I spend my days off doing as I like.
Emphasizes 'one's own' way. Slightly more emphatic than 好きなようにする.
Please do it as you like.
Means 'do freely'. Often used when giving permission or describing unrestricted action.
Make yourself at home here. (lit. Do as you please here.)
To do whatever one wants without regard for others, often implying selfishness or stubbornness.
Means 'to act selfishly'. Commonly used for children or adults behaving in a self-centered way.
He always does as he likes (selfishly).
Literally 'do as one pleases'. Often has a negative nuance of doing something without permission or consideration.
Do as you like. (sarcastic/annoyed)
Means 'to do as one pleases' in an unrestrained, often excessive way. Stronger negative nuance.
To act without being rushed or influenced by others, maintaining one's own rhythm or style.
To get what one wants, often by asserting one's will or being stubborn.
Directly translating 'doing as one likes' into 好きなことをする can sometimes sound too vague or childish. Choose the expression that matches the nuance (positive independence vs. negative selfishness).
Both can mean 'selfish', but 勝手 emphasizes acting without permission or consideration, while わがまま implies a demanding, self-indulgent attitude. 勝手にする is often used in annoyed retorts.
A noun/adjective meaning 'selfish' or 'self-centered'. Describes a person who always does as they like.
Please stop your selfish behavior.
They were doing whatever they wanted at the party.