“Self-centred” in Japanese
Short answer
Self-centred in Japanese is “身勝手” (migatte). Full meaning: selfish, self-centred, egotistical.
Other ways to say “Self-centred” in Japanese
手前勝手
temaegatte self-centered, self-centred, selfish
狷介
kenkai obstinate, stubborn, headstrong, self-centred, self-centered
一人勝手
hitorikatte (very) selfish, self-centered, self-centred, without consulting anybody (else)
けんかい
kenkai obstinate, stubborn, headstrong, self-centred, self-centered
ケンカイ
kenkai obstinate, stubborn, headstrong, self-centred, self-centered
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