ほしいままほしいままじ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1na-adjectiveselfish; self-indulgent; arbitraryusually written using kana aloneDescribes acting solely according to one's own desires or whims, without regard for others or rules. Often used in literary or formal contexts.彼かれはほしいままに振ふる舞まい、周しゅう囲いの迷めい惑わくを考かんがえなかった。Break this sentence down in the analyzerHe behaved selfishly, without considering the trouble he caused others.権けん力りょくをほしいままにする独どく裁さい者しゃ。Break this sentence down in the analyzerA dictator who wields power arbitrarily.See all 6 example sentences ›Expressionsほしいままにするabuse; exploit to the full; give free rein to