じゃん

じゃん
particle
isn't it; right (casual sentence-ending)
1. isn't it; right
A casual sentence-ending particle seeking agreement or confirmation, primarily used in the Kanto region.
いいじゃん。
That's fine, isn't it?
知(し)ってるじゃん。
You know it, right?
できるじゃん！
You can do it! (See!)
Expressing pleasant surprise
それ、高(たか)いじゃん。買(か)えないよ。
That's expensive, isn't it? I can't buy it.
もう時間(じかん)ないじゃん。早(はや)く行(い)こうよ。
We don't have time anymore, right? Let's go quickly.

じゃん is a casual sentence-ending particle common in Tokyo and the Kanto region.

ORIGIN:
Contraction of じゃないか (isn't it?)

USAGE:

  • Very casual; use with friends and peers
  • Common among younger speakers
  • Can express mild surprise or seek confirmation

VARIATIONS:

  • じゃんか: slightly stronger emphasis
  • じゃない: more standard form

REGIONAL NOTE:
More common in Kanto; Kansai speakers may use やん instead.

Related Words

Related: じゃない (isn't it (more standard))
Related: やん (isn't it (Kansai))
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Added 2026.1.16 15:00 · Revised 2026.7.15 6:20
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