“Whimsy” in Japanese
Short answer
Whimsy in Japanese is “放漫” (houman). Full meaning: whimsy, looseness, indiscretion, laxity.
Other ways to say “Whimsy” in Japanese
物好き
monozuki (idle) curiosity, fancifulness, whimsy, (having) strange tastes
モノ好き
monozuki (idle) curiosity, fancifulness, whimsy, (having) strange tastes
もの好き
monozuki (idle) curiosity, fancifulness, whimsy, (having) strange tastes
ものずき
monozuki (idle) curiosity, fancifulness, whimsy, (having) strange tastes
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