English–Japanese
“selfish” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiwagamama
Example
妹はわがままな子です。imōto wa wa ga ma ma na ko de su
My little sister is selfish.
How to say “selfish” in Japanese
“Selfish” in Japanese is わがまま (wagamama).
Describes putting one's own wishes and convenience first without considering other people's feelings or circumstances.
Example sentences with わがまま
自分の希望ばかり通そうとするのは、わがままです。ji bun no ki bō ba ka ri tō sō to su ru no wa wa ga ma ma de su
Trying to get only what you want is selfish.
Tips for using わがまま
- In everyday Japanese, わがまま (wagamama) often describes a child who insists on getting what they want, so it can sound milder than a direct accusation of selfishness.