"burikko" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: burikko [plural]
Etymology: From Japanese ぶりっ子 (burikko). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|ぶりっ子|tr=burikko}} Japanese ぶりっ子 (burikko) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|burikko}} burikko (usually uncountable, plural burikko)
  1. (countable) An adult woman who behaves childishly, especially a Japanese woman or a woman involved with Japanese culture. Tags: countable, usually
    Sense id: en-burikko-en-noun-CfYra~RU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 64 36
  2. (uncountable) A (Japanese) style or fashion associated with excessive or false cuteness. Tags: uncountable, usually
    Sense id: en-burikko-en-noun-WysXVoPz

Romanization [Japanese]

Head templates: {{head|ja|romanization|head=|sc=Latn}} burikko
  1. Rōmaji transcription of ぶりっこ Tags: Rōmaji, alt-of, romanization Alternative form of: ぶりっこ

Alternative forms

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