“Selfishness” in Japanese
Short answer
Selfishness in Japanese is “欲得” (yokutoku). Full meaning: selfishness, self-interest.
Other ways to say “Selfishness” in Japanese
私心
shishin selfishness, selfish motive
我欲
gayoku selfishness
我情
gajou selfishness, bias, personal feelings
好き勝手
sukikatte doing whatever one pleases, selfishness, self-indulgence
自分勝手
jibunkatte selfishness, egotism, egoism, (being) self-centered, without consulting, (doing) as one pleases, one's own free will
自己中心
jikochuushin selfishness, egotism, egoism, egocentricity
勝手
katte one's own convenience, one's way, selfishness; surroundings, environment, way of doing things; convenience, ease of use
利己心
rikoshin egoism, selfishness
自分本位
jibunhon'i self-centeredness, selfishness, egotism, egocentricity
自家本位
jikahon'i self-centeredness, selfishness, egoism, egotism, egocentricity
打算
dasan calculation, self-interest, selfishness
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