〜ちゃん
ちゃん
suffix
affectionate suffix
1.
affectionate suffix for names
An endearing honorific suffix used mainly for children and young women.
花子ちゃん、こんにちは。
Hello, Hanako.
お婆ちゃんの家に行く。
I'm going to grandma's house.
赤ちゃんが泣いている。
The baby is crying.
〜ちゃん is an affectionate honorific suffix.
USAGE:
- For children (especially girls)
- For close female friends
- For babies and young people
- In family terms
EXAMPLES:
- お母ちゃん: mommy
- お婆ちゃん: grandma
- 赤ちゃん: baby
NOTE: Less formal than 〜さん, more affectionate than 〜君