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勝手
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 勝手.
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Entry
1
Common noun; Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
one's own convenience; one's way; selfishness
Examples
いつまでもぶつくさ言っているのは君の勝手だけどね、それじゃあ事態は何一つ変わらないよ。
You can complain 'til the cows come home, but it's not going to make a bit of difference.
2
Common noun
surroundings; environment; way of doing things
Examples
君もこの手の仕事は初めてなんだろう？勝手がわかるまではマニュアル通りにやっておいたほうがいいよ。
It's your first time doing this kind of work. You should follow the manual exactly until you get more experience.
3
Common noun
convenience; ease of use
4
Common noun
financial circumstances; living; livelihood
5
Common noun
kitchen
6
Common noun
right hand (in archery); hand that pulls the bowstring
7
Noun, used as a prefix
unauthorised (e.g. phone app, WWW site); unofficial
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