Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-chan

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.00 in modern English

Syllables
-chan
IPA
9
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Appended to a person's name (usually a female, child, a close friend, or an intimate) to add politeness. It is sometimes used to denote cuteness or familiarity.

suffix

Used in the names of imageboards, usually ones that try to emulate 4chan.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From the Japanese familiar suffix ちゃん (-chan).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Frequently Paired Words

-kun -san chan

Questions

What does -chan mean?
Appended to a person's name (usually a female, child, a close friend, or an intimate) to add politeness. It is sometimes used to denote cuteness or familiarity.
Where does -chan come from?
It is traced to Japanese.

How to pronounce -chan

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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “-chan” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.