What does 勝手 mean?
勝手 is a Japanese noun meaning “kitchen; one's way, selfishness” in English. It can also be translated as “surroundings, convenience, financial circumstances” depending on context. It is written as 勝手 in kanji, かって in hiragana, and katte in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
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.
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.