やんちゃ

na-adjective, noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

naughty; mischievous; unruly

Describes a child or young person who is playfully disobedient or full of energy, often in an endearing way.

• うちの子こはやんちゃで、いつも外そとで遊あそび回まわっている。

  Our kid is mischievous and always running around outside.

• やんちゃな小しょう学がく生せいたちが公こう園えんで騒さわいでいた。

  The unruly elementary school kids were making noise in the park.

noun

rascal; naughty kid

Refers to a child who is habitually naughty; can be used affectionately or with mild exasperation.

• あのやんちゃはまたいたずらをした。

  That rascal has been up to mischief again.

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb, na-adjective

delinquency; misconduct

Colloquial use for more serious misbehavior, often associated with teenage rebellion or minor delinquency.

• 高こう校こうのときはやんちゃして、よく先せん生せいに怒おこられた。

  In high school I was a bit of a delinquent and often got scolded by teachers.

na-adjective, noun

bold; daring; flamboyant

Describes fashion, style, or behavior that is audaciously eye-catching or unconventional.

• 彼かの女じょのやんちゃなファッションはいつも注ちゅう目もくを集あつめる。

  Her bold fashion always attracts attention.