母親はいたずらをした子供を厳しく叱った。
The mother strictly scolded the child for playing a prank.
Japanese
いたずら
いたずら
Meaning: mischief; prank; trick
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Example sentences
The children were scolded for playing a prank on the neighborhood dog.
弟にいたずらされたので、仕返しをした。
My younger brother played a prank on me, so I got back at him.
ははあ、だれかいたずらをしたな。
Aha, someone must have played a prank.
いたずらをした子供にお仕置きをする。
Punish the child who played a prank.
弟が僕のいたずらを母に言いつけた。
My younger brother told on me to my mother for my prank.
いたずらをしたので、先生にしかられた。
I was scolded by my teacher for playing a prank.
運命のいたずらは、時として無情な結果をもたらす。
The tricks of fate sometimes bring about heartless results.
祖父はいたずらをした私を拳固で殴った。
My grandfather punched me with his fist for playing a prank.
彼は弟を嗾けて、自分たちの代わりにいたずらをさせた。
He egged his younger brother on to play a prank instead of them.
Usage Notes
Often used to describe playful or harmless mischief by children, but can also imply more troublesome behavior.
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