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The honorific suffix '-chan' is mainly used to show endearment towards girls. Otherwise it's used to show that the person using it on familiar and friendly terms with the person whose name they attach it to.
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∙ 11y agoIt's a honorific. Like how America uses Dr. Mr. Miss. Mrs.
Chan expresses that the speaker finds a person endearing. Generally it is used for those younger than you, but isn't limited to that. If you are fond of them, it's appropriate. It's used mostly for girls, and is considered kind of demeaning for males and those older than you. Using chan with a superior's name is considered to be condescending and rude, unless it's your older sister or something.
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What Does Nii-Chan Mean?
nii Chan mean big brother in Japanese
What does the word nii-Chan mean in Japanese?
Nii-chan means "older brother" in Japanese.
What does nii-Chan mean in Japanese?
Nii-chan or Nii- nii is Japanese for older brother. Onii-chan is someone else's older brother.
What does Chan Fuu mean in Japanese?
"Chan fuu" is not Japanese, but "Fuu-chan" could be an endearing way of addressing someone (likely a young female) whose name or nickname is "Fuu."
What does suffix pon mean in Japanese?
It's like -chan.
What does the Japanese word 'imouto-Chan' mean?
'Little sister.'
What does Koori-Chan mean in Japanese?
Koori means ice and -chan is a Japanese honorific, usually used by kid and teen girls, mostly to other girls. Calling one who is superior (like your boss) -chan it is considered rude.For example if your friends name was Yuki (which means snow in Japanese by the way) then you refer to them as, "Yuki-chan."
How do you write Chan in Japanese?
The honorific 'chan' is written asちゃん in Japanese.
What does Sumiko Chan mean in English?
Sumiko is a Japanese first name meaning happy beautiful child. Chan is a diminutive often used with children.
What does genki deska nee Chan mean in Japanese?
'Nee-chan' means '(older) sister' but it is also referred to a stranger young woman in general when calling to them. So it can mean 'How are you sister/lady?'.
What does amu-Chan mean?
It means skilled, excellent or beautiful person.
What does Chan mean it Japanese?
-chan is a suffix that can be attached to the names of people to express a degree of endearment, or to social equals/inferiors. It is often, but not exclusively, used for women/girls.
