“Childlike” in Japanese
Short answer
Childlike in Japanese is “あどけない” (adokenai). Full meaning: innocent, cherubic, childlike.
Other ways to say “Childlike” in Japanese
子供じみた
kodomojimita childish, childlike, immature, infantile
子供っぽい
kodomoppoi childish, childlike, immature, infantile, puerile
あどけなーい
adokenaii innocent, cherubic, childlike
可愛い
kawai cute, adorable, charming, lovely, pretty; dear, precious, darling, pet; innocent, childlike, childish, lovable
あどけな
adokena innocent, cherubic, childlike
あどけねえ
adokenee innocent, cherubic, childlike
あどけのう
adokenoo innocent, cherubic, childlike
あどけなく
adokenaku innocent, cherubic, childlike
あどけなー
adokenai innocent, cherubic, childlike
あどけなーく
adokenaiku innocent, cherubic, childlike
あどけなかろ
adokenakaro innocent, cherubic, childlike
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