“Using one's own discretion” in Japanese
Short answer
Using one's own discretion in Japanese is “専断” (sendan). Full meaning: arbitrary decision, using one's own discretion, acting on one's own authority.
Other ways to say “Using one's own discretion” in Japanese
擅斷
sendan arbitrary decision, using one's own discretion, acting on one's own authority
專斷
sendan arbitrary decision, using one's own discretion, acting on one's own authority
擅断
sendan arbitrary decision, using one's own discretion, acting on one's own authority
せん断
sendan arbitrary decision, using one's own discretion, acting on one's own authority
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