自由勝手(じゆうかって)

じゆうかって
noun, na-adjective
doing as one pleases; acting freely and selfishly
1. doing as one pleases; acting freely and selfishly
Behaving however one wants without regard for rules, expectations, or other people's feelings. Carries a negative connotation of selfishness or inconsideration.
自由勝手(じゆうかって)な振(ふ)る舞(ま)いは困(こま)る。
Behaving however you please is problematic.
ルールを無視(むし)して自由勝手(じゆうかって)に行動(こうどう)する人(ひと)がいる。
There are people who ignore the rules and act however they want.
子(こ)どもに自由勝手(じゆうかって)にさせるのではなく、基本(きほん)的(てき)なマナーは教(おし)えるべきだ。
Rather than letting children do whatever they want, you should teach them basic manners.

A four-character compound combining 自由(じゆう) (freedom) and 勝手(かって) (selfishness, doing as one pleases). Both components can stand alone with similar meanings, but together they emphasize unbridled, selfish behavior. Almost always used critically.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 勝手(かって): selfish, arbitrary — the shorter, more common word for selfish behavior
  • 身勝手(みがって): selfish — emphasizes self-centeredness at others' expense
  • 気まま: whimsical, free-spirited — lighter tone, not necessarily negative
  • 奔放(ほんぽう): uninhibited — can be positive or negative depending on context

Related Words

Compare: 身勝手(みがって) (selfish)
Compare: 奔放(ほんぽう) (uninhibited)
Compare: 我(わが)勝手(かって) (selfishness)
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Added 2026.5.3 21:32 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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