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自由勝手 (じゆうかって) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

自じ由ゆう勝かっ手て

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Meanings

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noun, na-adjective

free; unfettered; doing as one likes

Describes acting freely without restraint, often with a nuance of selfishness or disregard for others. Can be used as a noun or adjectival noun.

彼かれは自じ由ゆう勝かっ手てに振ふる舞まって、周まわりを困こまらせている。
He acts as he pleases, causing trouble for those around him.

自じ由ゆう勝かっ手てな行こう動どうはチームワークを乱みだす。

Selfish behavior disrupts teamwork.

Kanji

自oneself
由wherefore, a reason
勝victory, win, prevail
手hand

Similar words

勝かっ手て
勝手 alone means 'one's own convenience' or 'selfishness'; 自由勝手 emphasizes the combination of freedom and self-centeredness.
自じ由ゆう
自由 is neutral 'freedom'; 自由勝手 adds a negative nuance of acting without considering others.

Etymology

Compound of 自由 (freedom) and 勝手 (one's own way, selfishness). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word likely emerged as an emphatic expression for unrestrained, self-centered behavior.