familiar suffix; diminutive suffix
Attached to names or nouns to express familiarity, affection, or endearment. Used for children, close friends, family members, and sometimes pets. More informal than さん.
太郎ちゃん、こっちにおいで。
Taro-chan, come here.
おばあちゃんが作ったお菓子はおいしい。
The sweets Grandma made are delicious.
Yu-chan, come play with me!
older sister; elder sister · girl; young woman
mom; mum; mommy · wifey; the missus
middle-aged man; uncle
grandfather; grandpa · old man; elderly gentleman
dad; daddy; papa
son; boy; young master · sheltered young man; naive rich boy
uncle; middle-aged man
mum; mom
dad; daddy; papa
padded sleeveless kimono jacket; Japanese vest
regularly; promptly; without delay · clashing sound; clang of swords · Manchu queue; pigtail · padded sleeveless kimono jacket; Japanese vest
young girl; young lady
what's-her-name; what's-her-face
driver; chauffeur
railfan; trainspotter; railway enthusiast
candy; toffee; hard candy
older sister · young lady; lass
small; little
attaching '-chan' to a name; calling someone with '-chan'
offal; entrails (of cows or pigs)
clitoris