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Base form as a suffix. Attach to names or terms of endearment to indicate familiarity or affection, typically for females. Example: 『花子ちゃん』 (Hanako-chan, 'Hanako').
Theme

User is chatting with their friend Yumi about her younger sister and using affectionate nicknames.

~ちゃん

ちゃん

suffix for familiar (female) person

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Memory Hook

Imagine a cute little girl named 'Chan' who everyone loves. 'Chan' sounds like 'chan' in Japanese — it's a friendly suffix for girls!

Cultural Note

『~ちゃん』 (chan) is a common suffix in Japan used to show affection, especially for young girls, close friends, or pets. It's less formal than 『~さん』 (san) and often used in casual settings.

Forms

Base: ~ちゃんBase form as a suffix. Attach to names or terms of endearment to indicate familiarity or affection, typically for females. Example: 『花子ちゃん』 (Hanako-chan, 'Hanako').