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Meanings

self-indulgent

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほしいまま

Common Words

恣にする
縦にする
擅にする
Expression
Usually kana
する Verb
Freq #40894
1

to abuse; to exploit to the full; to give free rein to

Examples
彼は権力をほしいままにした
He exercised his powers to the full.
んおう
擅横
~な Adj.
Noun
Freq #47726
1

arbitrariness; despotism; high-handedness; tyranny

んせい
擅制
~する Verb
Noun
~の Adj.
Freq #50031
1

despotism; autocracy

~な Adj.
Usually kana
Freq #50199
1

selfish; self-indulgent; arbitrary

くせんじょう
Noun
Freq #94955
1

field in which one acts unchallenged; unrivaled sphere of activity (unrivalled); one's monopoly

んだん
擅断
~な Adj.
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
~の Adj.
Freq #96677
1

arbitrary decision; using one's own discretion; acting on one's own authority

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