“Mischievous” in Japanese
Short answer
Mischievous in Japanese is “やんちゃ” (yancha). Full meaning: naughty, mischievous; rascal, naughty kid.
Other ways to say “Mischievous” in Japanese
茶目
chame playful, mischievous; joker, prankster, scamp, rascal; brown eyes
腕白
wanpaku naughty, mischievous, unruly
いたずら好き
itazurazuki mischievous
ヤンチヤ
yancha naughty, mischievous; rascal, naughty kid
ヤンチャ
yancha naughty, mischievous; rascal, naughty kid
お茶目
ochame playful, mischievous; joker, prankster, scamp, rascal
悪戯
itazura mischief, prank, trick, practical joke; mischievous, naughty; pastime, hobby
ちゃめ
chame playful, mischievous; joker, prankster, scamp, rascal; brown eyes
チャメ
chame playful, mischievous; joker, prankster, scamp, rascal; brown eyes
人が悪い
hitogawarui ill-natured, mean, mischievous, nasty, unkind, teasing
わんぱく
wanpaku naughty, mischievous, unruly
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