日本語

Nihongo de Care-Navi

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-- chan

voice

〜ちゃん

(First name)

Note

[First name +chan]…used to call little kids with a friendly.

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Suzuki-kun and Maria-chan

When calling young people (especially young men), "-kun" is added after their name. "-chan" is used for people with whom one is very close, or for children. "-san" is a general term which may be used for anyone.

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