勝手
かって
kate
nounVocabularyExtra vocab 7 — supplementary

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勝手 (かって (kate)) means "Selfish". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

Selfish

Also : one's own convenience · at one's discretion

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Example Sentences

相手の勝手な都合で、計画が変わってしまった。

あいてのかってなつごうで、けいかくがかわってしまった。

The plan changed due to the other person's selfish circumstances.

そんなに勝手なことをしてはいけない。

そんなにかってなことをしてはいけない。

You shouldn't do such selfish things.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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