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Meanings
1
diminutive suffix for names
familiar languagefemale term, language, or name
A familiar, often feminine suffix attached to personal names or nicknames to express affection or cuteness. Similar to ちゃん but more casual and playful.
See also: ちゃん
Akari-tan, you're cute today too.
2
diminutive adjective ending
familiar languagefemale term, language, or name
Attached to the stem of an adjective (often slang or casual) to create a playful, affectionate, or cutesy version. Common in online and otaku culture. Example: やばい → やばたん.
This game is hard-tan, you know.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉たんaffectionate, cutesy nickname formed by attaching たん to a person's name
Yuki-tan, let's go play!
- 〈形容詞〉たんplayful, cutesy version of an adjective made by adding たん to its stem
This cake is like, sooo amazing!