English–Japanese
“childish” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyōchi
Example
その考えは幼稚なものです。so no kanga e wa yō chi na mo no de su
That idea is childish.
How to say “childish” in Japanese
“Childish” in Japanese is 幼稚 (yōchi).
Describes something as marked by the limited judgment or lack of sophistication associated with a young child.
Example sentences with 幼稚
その発言は少し幼稚な感じがします。so no hatsu gen wa suko shi yō chi na kan ji ga shi ma su
That remark seems a little childish.
Tips for using 幼稚
- The Japanese word 幼稚 (yōchi) usually sounds critical, while English childlike can be positive, so childish is often the closer translation.