きかん坊ぼう

noun

naughty child; unruly child

Affectionate or mildly scolding term for a child who doesn't listen or is mischievous. Often used by parents or caregivers.

• うちのきかん坊ぼうは、言いうことを聞きかなくて困こまるよ。

  My little rascal never listens and it's a real headache.

• きかん坊ぼうの弟おとうとがまたいたずらをした。

  My naughty little brother got into mischief again.