1.
baby, infant
A very young child, typically from birth to around one year old.
The baby won't sleep at night easily, so my mother has a hard time every day.
赤ちゃん is an affectionate term for 'baby.'
Etymology: 赤 (red, referring to a newborn's skin color) + ちゃん (affectionate suffix).
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Related words:
- 赤ん坊: slightly more formal/neutral term for baby
- 乳児: medical/formal term for infant