- jarinko child, brat, tomboy
Used in Kansai dialect, often affectionate or teasing, for a lively, mischievous child, especially a girl.
うちのじゃりん子がまた騒いでるわ。
Uchi no jarinko ga mata sawaideiru wa.
Our little brat is making noise again.
あのじゃりん子、元気いっぱいやなあ。
Ano jarinko, genki ippai ya naa.
That tomboy is full of energy, huh.
⚖️ Commonly confused with 'kodomo' (child), but 'jarinko' has a playful, regional flavor.
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