JLPT N3 Intermediate
悪戯
「いたずら」
Mischief, practical jokes, or tampering.
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悪戯 kanji form
イタズラ katakana form
1 Noun, Na-adjective
Mischief" / "Prank
Describes playful misbehavior or practical jokes intended to tease rather than cause serious harm.
Example
子供 が ペン で 壁 に いたずら を した 。
The child scribbled on the wall with a pen.
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2 Noun (used with する)
Fiddling with" / "Tampering with
Refers to the act of touching, handling, or modifying machinery or objects without permission.
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3 Noun (used with する or される)
Sexual Misconduct" (Euphemism)
Functions as a euphemism for sexual harassment, molestation, or assault to avoid explicit terminology.
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