恣
ほしいまま
hoshiimama
JLPT N110 strokesKanjiLevel 80 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
恣 is the kanji for "Selfish". The most common reading is ほしいまま (hoshiimama). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Selfish
Also : Arbitrary
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Readings
kunほしいまま/ hoshiimamaonし/ shi
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
次心
Example Sentences
権力者が恣意的な判断で法律を破った。
けんりょくしゃがしいてきなはんだんでほうりつをやぶった。
The powerful person broke the law through arbitrary judgment.
この漢字はJLPT N1でよく出ます。
This kanji often appears at JLPT N1.
Vocabulary using 恣
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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