思う存分|おもうぞんぶんomouzonbun[2]nakadaka (mid-high)

Common
Definitions
  1. expression, adverbto one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint; to the full
    The dictator abused his privileges to his heart's content.
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym思う様おもうさまWrittenMeans the same as 「思う存分」, but is a written-style word, rare even in writing.
  • Antonym我慢がまんNeutralEnduring and holding back rather than indulging — the opposite of 「思う存分」, which is about satisfying yourself to the full.
  • Antonym抑制よくせいNeutralControl and suppression — the opposite of 「思う存分」, which suggests acting with no restraint.

To do something to your heart's content, say 「思う存分」 or 「思いっきり」. 「思う様」 means the same but is rare in written use. For the opposite idea, use 「我慢する」, to endure and do without, or 「抑える」, to hold back or suppress.

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Japanese definitions
  1. 満足まんぞくするまで十分じゅうぶんに。
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