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tomboy in Japanese

tomboy in Japanese is お転婆, おてんば — tomboy means a girl who enjoys activities or behaviour typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports.

tomboy in Japanese

お転婆
noun
Pronounced: otenba
A girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner.
おてんば
noun
Pronounced: otenba
A girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner.

What does "tomboy" mean?

  1. noun A girl who enjoys activities or behaviour typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports.
    "As a kid she was a total tomboy, always climbing trees with the neighborhood boys."
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tomboy in a sentence

  • As a kid she was a total tomboy, always climbing trees with the neighborhood boys.

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What is "tomboy" in Japanese?

"tomboy" in Japanese is お転婆, おてんば. tomboy means: A girl who enjoys activities or behaviour typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports.

How do you pronounce お転婆?

"tomboy" in Japanese is お転婆, pronounced "otenba".

How do you use "tomboy" in a sentence?

Example: "As a kid she was a total tomboy, always climbing trees with the neighborhood boys." In Japanese, "tomboy" is お転婆, おてんば.

Are there other ways to say "tomboy" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "tomboy": お転婆, おてんば.

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