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おぼこい : obokoi | define meaning
obokoi
Definition
I-Adjective
- Cute; adorable
- Childish; child-like; immature
Etymology
Derived from the noun おぼこ oboko "virgin; innocent; naive" and the adjectival ending い -i.
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kana | おぼこい |
| Romanization | obokoi |
意味：かわいい【可愛い】、こどもらしい【子供らしい】、こどもっぽい【子供っぽい】、ようち【幼稚】、おさない【幼い】
おぼこい
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2015, August 10). おぼこい : obokoi | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, January 23, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/3354/obokoi/.