わがまま

• 読み: わがまま
• ローマ字: wagamama
• 発音: /ɰa.ɡa.ma.ma/

意味

Selfish; spoiled; wilful. Describes someone who insists on having their own way.

A na-adjective and noun. Common patterns include わがままな子 (a spoiled child), わがままを言う (to make selfish demands), and わがままを聞く (to indulge someone's whims). Generally negative but can be used lightheartedly among friends. In Japanese culture, excessive わがまま is considered a significant social failing, as group harmony (和) is highly valued.

例文

1. あまりわがままを言わないでほしい。
2. 子どものころはわがままな性格だった。
3. たまにはわがままを聞いてくれてもいいでしょう。

使い方ガイド

場面: family, relationships, criticism

トーン: disapproving

起源と歴史

From 我 (wa/ga, self) and まま (mama, as is/as one wishes). Literally 'as oneself wishes' — acting solely according to one's own desires without regard for others.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal