やんちゃ

Frequency rank: 17,572. – 17,664.

Alsoやんちゃん

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

naughty; mischievous

This meaning refers to a playful or troublesome behavior often exhibited by children. It implies a sense of playful mischief rather than serious wrongdoing.

He is naughty and often plays tricks.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

rascal; naughty kid

This meaning emphasizes a more endearing or lighthearted view of mischievous behavior, suggesting affection for the child despite their troublesome actions.

My little brother is a rascal and always makes me laugh.

Example sentences2 results

He was very naughty in his boyhood.

Tatoeba

I cannot tolerate naughty children.

Tatoeba

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やんちゃ

Frequency rank: 17,572. – 17,664.

Alsoやんちゃん

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

naughty; mischievous

This meaning refers to a playful or troublesome behavior often exhibited by children. It implies a sense of playful mischief rather than serious wrongdoing.

He is naughty and often plays tricks.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

rascal; naughty kid

This meaning emphasizes a more endearing or lighthearted view of mischievous behavior, suggesting affection for the child despite their troublesome actions.

My little brother is a rascal and always makes me laugh.

Example sentences2 results

He was very naughty in his boyhood.

Tatoeba

I cannot tolerate naughty children.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions