身勝手

みがって

Meanings

1. な-adjective, Noun selfish; self-centred; egotistical

Kanji

• 身 body. Read as み.
• 勝 win
• 手 hand. Read as て.

Example sentences

• 彼の身勝手な態度に腹を立てた。
  His selfish attitude put my back up.
• 身勝手だな。
  You're taking a lot for granted.

Common phrases

• 身勝手な行動
• 身勝手な動機
• 身勝手な理由
• 身勝手な犯行

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