Write the Readings of This Kanji: 戯

げ, ぎ, たわむ, じゃ, ざ

How to say 'Mischief' or 'Prank' in Japanese | 悪戯

Wondering how to say 'Mischief' or 'Prank' in Japanese? You're in the right place!

The Japanese word for Mischief or Prank is 'Itazura', written as 悪戯 in Japanese.'Mischief' or 'Prank' in hiragana is いたずら.

word

悪戯

Meaning

Mischief, Prank

Reading

いたずら

itazura

Kanji

悪Evil 戯Play, Frolic

Explanation

The Japanese noun '悪戯 (いたずら)' can mean 'mischief' or 'prank'. It refers to playful or harmless actions intended to cause amusement or minor trouble. It can also imply a sense of naughtiness or teasing. For example: The child's mischief made everyone laugh「子供の悪戯がみんなを笑わせた」(こどものいたずらがみんなをわらわせた). He played a prank on his friend「彼は友達に悪戯をした」(かれはともだちにいたずらをした). The word can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation depending on the context, but it generally describes lighthearted behavior.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

5879

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 悪戯

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

悪

Meaning

Evil

kanji

戯

Meaning

Play, Frolic

Words Related to 悪戯 Through the Kanji 悪

These 11 Words contain the Kanji 悪 as well.

word

悪い

Meaning

Bad

word

悪

Meaning

Evil

word

最悪

Meaning

Worst

word

悪用

Meaning

Misuse

word

悪女

Meaning

Wicked woman

word

悪質

Meaning

Poor quality, Malicious

word

悪化

Meaning

Worsening

word

意地悪

Meaning

Spite

word

悪口

Meaning

Insult

word

悪魔

Meaning

Devil

word

悪賢い

Meaning

Cunning, Crafty

Learn the Word 悪戯

Let's make sure you fully understand this word.

What does 'Itazura' (悪戯) mean?

'Itazura' means 'Mischief' or 'Prank' .

To help you master this word, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.