What Kind of Child Was I? #282

どんな子供だった？While visiting my parents’ home, I stumbled upon childhood photos and memories. They made me wonder—what kind of kid was I really? In this episode, I share the funny, surprising, and nostalgic truths I discovered.

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282. What Kind of Child Was I? | どんな子供だった？

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単語 (Vocabulary)

🏠 家・生活

実家（じっか） – One's parents' home
部屋の隅（へやのすみ） – Corner of a room

🧒 子供の頃の特徴

丸々としている（まるまるとしている） – Chubby, plump
プニプニ – Soft and squishy (onomatopoeia)
食いしん坊（くいしんぼう） – Glutton, someone who loves to eat

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