愛称(あいしょう)

あいしょう
noun
pet name, nickname
language
See also: 相性(あいしょう) (compatibility)
1. pet name, nickname, affectionate name
A familiar or endearing name used instead of someone's real name, or a popular name given to a place, product, or thing. Implies warmth and familiarity.
愛称(あいしょう)で呼(よ)ぶ。
To call by a nickname.
その列車(れっしゃ)の愛称(あいしょう)は「のぞみ」だ。
The pet name for that train is 'Nozomi.'
子供(こども)の頃(ころ)から「まーちゃん」という愛称(あいしょう)で親(した)しまれている。
She has been affectionately known as 'Maa-chan' since childhood.

Usage

愛称(あいしょう) refers to an affectionate or familiar name. Unlike あだ名(な) (nickname), which can be teasing or unflattering, 愛称(あいしょう) always implies warmth and endearment. It is used for people, trains, buildings, products, and other named things.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 愛称(あいしょう): pet name, nickname (always affectionate)
  • あだ名(な): nickname (can be teasing or unflattering)
  • 通称(つうしょう): commonly known name, popular name (neutral, factual)

Related Words

Compare: あだ名(な) (nickname (can be teasing))
Compare: 通称(つうしょう) (commonly known name)
Compare: 俗称(ぞくしょう) (colloquial name, popular name)
Compare: 別名(べつめい) (alias, another name)
Compare: ニックネーム (nickname)
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Added 2026.2.22 14:47 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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