じゃん
じゃん
particle
isn't it; right (casual sentence-ending)
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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?
知ってるじゃん。
You know it, right?
できるじゃん！
You can do it! (See!)
Expressing pleasant surprise
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.