Word details

わがままを言う

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word わがままを言う

Dictionary

Entry

我儘を言う
我が儘を言う
我侭を言う
我が侭を言う
我がままを言う
わがままをいう
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #23984
1

to be unreasonable; to whine; to act like a baby

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 83
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

say
word

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
ゴン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
い.う
こと
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とき
7 strokes
Frequency: 829
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

ego
I
selfish
our
oneself

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
われ
わ.が-
わが-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あが
16 strokes

Meanings

as it is
because

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まま
ことごとく
8 strokes

Meanings

as it is
because

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まま
ことごとく

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