“Self-centered” in Japanese
Short answer
Self-centered in Japanese is “手前勝手” (temaegatte). Full meaning: self-centered, self-centred, selfish.
Other ways to say “Self-centered” in Japanese
自分中心
jibunchuushin self-centered, stuck on oneself
一人勝手
hitorikatte (very) selfish, self-centered, self-centred, without consulting anybody (else)
自己中心的
jikochuushinteki egoistic, self-centered, selfish
気まま
kimama willful, wilful, selfish, self-centered, egoistic; carefree, do-as-you-please, freewheeling, free spirited
狷介
kenkai obstinate, stubborn, headstrong, self-centred, self-centered
自分勝手
jibunkatte selfishness, egotism, egoism, (being) self-centered, without consulting, (doing) as one pleases, one's own free will
けんかい
kenkai obstinate, stubborn, headstrong, self-centred, self-centered
ケンカイ
kenkai obstinate, stubborn, headstrong, self-centred, self-centered
セルフィッシュ
serufyisshu selfish, self-indulgent, egotistical, self-centered
気ママ
kimama willful, wilful, selfish, self-centered, egoistic; carefree, do-as-you-please, freewheeling, free spirited
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