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wanton, selfish

JLPT N1 10 strokes
Kun'yomi
ほしいまま
On'yomi

恣 means "wanton, selfish". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 10 strokes. It is read ほしいまま in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and シ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 恣 mean?
恣 means "wanton, selfish". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 恣 have?
恣 is written in 10 strokes.
How is 恣 read?
It is read ほしいまま in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and シ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 恣?
恣 is a JLPT N1 kanji.