わがまま
わがまま
wagamama
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 39 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
わがまま (わがまま (wagamama)) means "Selfish". It is read わがまま (wagamama). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Selfish
Also : Egoist · Willful · Self-indulgent · Spoiled
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Example Sentences
子供がわがままを言って困った。
こどもがわがままをいってこまった。
The child was being selfish and it was troublesome.
わがままな行動で周りに迷惑をかけた。
わがままなこうどうでまわりにめいわくをかけた。
My selfish behavior caused trouble for those around me.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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