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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.
愛称で呼ぶ。
To call by a nickname.
その列車の愛称は「のぞみ」だ。
The pet name for that train is 'Nozomi.'
子供の頃から「まーちゃん」という愛称で親しまれている。
She has been affectionately known as 'Maa-chan' since childhood.
USAGE:
愛称 refers to an affectionate or familiar name. Unlike あだ名 (nickname), which can be teasing or unflattering, 愛称 always implies warmth and endearment. It is used for people, trains, buildings, products, and other named things.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 愛称で呼ぶ: to call by a pet name
- 愛称で親しまれる: to be known affectionately by a nickname
- 愛称を付ける: to give a nickname
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 愛称: pet name, nickname (always affectionate)
- あだ名: nickname (can be teasing or unflattering)
- 通称: commonly known name, popular name (neutral, factual)