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わがまま (wagamama)
わがまま
(わがまま)romaji: wagamamaselfish; egoist; self-indulgent; wilful; willful
わがまま
Quick Meaning
わがまま means "selfish; egoist; self-indulgent; wilful; willful".
Reading
- Furigana: わがまま
- Romaji: wagamama
Study Flow
First read わがまま aloud, then connect the sound "wagamama" with the meaning "selfish; egoist; self-indulgent; wilful; willful".
Recall Practice
- Cover the English and say the meaning of わがまま.
- Cover the Japanese and write the word for "selfish; egoist; self-indulgent; wilful; willful".
- Say the romaji aloud: wagamama.
Mini Sentence Drill
Write one short sentence using わがまま. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.
Next Step
Add this word to your review queue and revisit it inside a real sentence.
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