ニックネーム
Meanings
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A casual, often shortened or affectionate name used in place of a person's real name. Common in informal contexts.
His nickname is 'Taka'.
I'm called by my nickname by my friends.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に〈物〉というニックネームをつけるto give someone the nickname 'X'
His classmates gave him the nickname 'Octopus'.
- 〈人〉をニックネームで呼ぶto call someone by their nickname
All my friends call me by my nickname.