良い子にする
ii ko ni suruphrase★Intermediate— to behave well
informal
To behave in a good or proper manner, often as instructed by a parent or authority figure.
先生に良い子にするように言われた
The teacher told me to behave well.
お父さんは良い子にするようにいつも言う
Dad always tells me to behave well.
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This phrase is often used when parents or teachers instruct children to behave properly.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Context
This phrase is often used in a playful or instructive tone, especially with children.
📖Word Origin
From 良い (good) + 子 (child) + に (to) + する (to do). The phrase literally means 'to do good child,' but it is used to instruct someone to behave well.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used by parents or teachers to children, but it can also be used humorously or sarcastically among adults.
Word Breakdown
良い
good
adjective子
child
nounに
to
particleする
to do
verb和英辞典