Haven’t done this in a while, have I? otonashii, which is derived from otona or adult, means to be obedient, docile, or quiet, and is a word often spoken by Naoko or her family about Kaika. The meaning here is that he’s a quiet baby who doesn’t cry that much. Of course, in these photos he’s actually sleeping, so it really isn’t a good indication, but in general his disposition at this stage does lean more toward these images that to the screaming baby some envisage (and truth be told, I envisaged before his birth).
Photos taken by Naoko about a half-hour ago.
Kawaii!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
great shots.
The other day I was out with my kids and some people commented on my daughter (5 months old). They said, in chorus, “Otonashii!”, and I understood exactly what they meant as I remembered reading it here.
Thanks for the quick lesson.
Cheers.