English–Japanese
“juvenile delinquent” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyankī
Example
公園でヤンキーが大声で話しています。kō en de ya n kī ga ō goe de hana shi te i ma su
A juvenile delinquent is talking loudly in the park.
How to say “juvenile delinquent” in Japanese
“Juvenile delinquent” in Japanese is ヤンキー (yankī).
In Japanese, ヤンキー (yankī) denotes either an American or a defiant youth involved in delinquent behavior, and the intended sense depends on context.
Example sentences with ヤンキー
昔はヤンキーだった父が、今では教師をしています。mukashi wa ya n kī da tta chichi ga ima de wa kyō shi o shi te i ma su
My father, who was a juvenile delinquent, is now a teacher.
Tips for using ヤンキー
- In Japanese pop culture, ヤンキー (yankī) often describes a rebellious youth with a distinctive style, not simply a person from the United States.