勝手に
かってに
kateni
nounVocabularyExtra vocab 9 — supplementary

Quick answer

勝手に (かってに (kateni)) means "Selfishly". It is read かってに (kateni). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

Selfishly

Also : Arbitrarily · Willfully

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Example Sentences

勝手にに会います。

かってににあいます。

I meet arbitrarily.

勝手には親切です。

かってにはしんせつです。

arbitrarily is kind.

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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