Vocabulary

What does 勝手に (かってに, katteni) mean?

勝手に (かってに, katteni) means on one's own accord, without permission; automatically.

Quick facts
Readingかってに
Romajikatteni
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
かってに
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkkatteni

on one's own accord, without permission; automatically

Example sentences

  • This door closes by itself.

  • Please don't use other people's things without permission.

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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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