English–Japanese
“one's own convenience” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikatte
Example
私の勝手で時間を変えました。watashi no kat te de ji kan o ka e ma shi ta
I changed the time for my own convenience.
How to say “one's own convenience” in Japanese
“One's own convenience” in Japanese is 勝手 (katte).
Describes acting according to one's own wishes or convenience rather than considering other people's circumstances.
Example sentences with 勝手
そんな勝手を言わないでください。so n na kat te o i wa na i de ku da sa i
Please do not make such a selfish request.
Tips for using 勝手
- In everyday Japanese, 勝手に (katte ni) often describes doing something without consulting others or getting permission, so it can sound critical.