Japanese Word · Beginner
駄々っ子
A unmanageable child
Pronunciation: [da̠da̠k̚ko̞]
Meaning
A unmanageable child
Example
駄々っ子とは、わがままなことを言ったり、聞き分けのない子どものことです。
A Dadakko is a child who says selfish things or who doesn't listen well.
Practice tips
- Practice 駄々っ子 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for beginner-level learners.