also: やんちゃん
やんちゃする · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | やんちゃする | やんちゃしない |
| Polite | やんちゃします | やんちゃしません |
| Past polite | やんちゃしました | やんちゃしませんでした |
| Past | やんちゃした | やんちゃしなかった |
| Te-form | やんちゃして | やんちゃしないで |
| Desire | やんちゃしたい | やんちゃしたくない |
| Potential | やんちゃできる | やんちゃできない |
| Passive | やんちゃされる | やんちゃされない |
| Causative | やんちゃさせる | やんちゃさせない |
| Causative passive | やんちゃさせられる | やんちゃさせられない |
| Volitional | やんちゃしよう | |
| Polite volitional | やんちゃしましょう | |
| Imperative | やんちゃしろ | やんちゃするな |
| Conditional | やんちゃすれば | やんちゃしなければ |
| Tara conditional | やんちゃしたら | やんちゃしなかったら |
na-adjective, noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Describes a child or young person who is playfully disobedient or full of energy, often in an endearing way.
うちの子はやんちゃで、いつも外で遊び回っている。
Our kid is mischievous and always running around outside.
The unruly elementary school kids were making noise in the park.
rascal; naughty kid
Refers to a child who is habitually naughty; can be used affectionately or with mild exasperation.
That rascal has been up to mischief again.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb, na-adjective
Colloquial use for more serious misbehavior, often associated with teenage rebellion or minor delinquency.
In high school I was a bit of a delinquent and often got scolded by teachers.
Describes fashion, style, or behavior that is audaciously eye-catching or unconventional.
Her bold fashion always attracts attention.