～ちゃん
～ちゃん
chan
VocabularyLevel 19 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
～ちゃん (～ちゃん (chan)) means "suffix for familiar (female) person". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
suffix for familiar (female) person
Also : affectionate name suffix · used for children and close friends
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word ～ちゃん (～ちゃん) means 'suffix for familiar (female) person'. This is a fundamental Japanese word to memorize.
Example Sentences
妹のことをみーちゃんと呼んでいます。
いもうとのことをみーちゃんとよんでいます。
I call my little sister Mii-chan.
子供たちはけんちゃんと呼ばれています。
こどもたちはけんちゃんとよばれています。
The kids are called Ken-chan.
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