Lingakuわんぱく
Frequency rank: 42,321. – 43,060.
- naughty; mischievous; unrulyword usually written using kana alone
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- naughty
- mischievous
- unruly
This meaning describes a behavior that is playful and disrespectful, often associated with children who are not adhering to rules but not in a harmful way.
It refers to someone who is inclined to cause trouble in a playful or teasing way, often seen as charming or endearing.
This meaning describes behavior that is difficult to control, often used to characterize children or animals that do not follow directions.
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Example sentences
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He would swear at the naughty boys in the neighborhood.
Parents love their children however naughty they are.
It is true the boy is mischievous, but he is kind at heart.