ほしいままにする
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ほしいままにする
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.
Kanji in this Word
恣
10 strokes
Frequency: 2325
Grade 8
Meanings
selfish
arbitrary
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほしいまま
縦
16 strokes
Frequency: 1258
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
vertical
length
height
self-indulgent
wayward
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たて
擅
16 strokes
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
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