Meaning

Primary

Childish

Alternative

Immature

Word Type

noun, な adjective, の adjective

Explanation

He who is both in his infancy and immature is probably childish and immature.

Reading

ようち
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

どうして幼稚な喋り方をする日本人女性が多いのですか?

Why do so many Japanese girls speak like children?

Kanji Composition