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What does わがまま (wagamama) mean?

わがまま means selfish, willful.

Quick facts
Readingわがまま
Romajiwagamama
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
わがまま
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkwagamama

selfish, willful

Example sentences

  • My little brother is very selfish.

  • Don't be so selfish.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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