勝手

Meaning

1. nadj-na
   one's own convenience; one's way; selfishness
2. n
   surroundings; environment; way of doing things
3. n
   convenience; ease of use
4. n
   financial circumstances; living; livelihood
5. n
   kitchen
6. n
   right hand (in archery); hand that pulls the bowstring
7. n-pref
   unauthorised (e.g. phone app, WWW site); unofficial

Example sentences

• 君もこの手の仕事は初めてなんだろう？勝手がわかるまではマニュアル通りにやっておいたほうがいいよ。

  It's your first time doing this kind of work. You should follow the manual exactly until you get more experience.

• ジョンは誰にも断らずに、パイを数切れ勝手に取って食べた。

  John helped himself to several pieces of pie without asking.

• いつまでもぶつくさ言っているのは君の勝手だけどね、それじゃあ事態は何一つ変わらないよ。

  You can complain 'til the cows come home, but it's not going to make a bit of difference.