Japanese word

あだ名

Pronunciation

Romajiadana

Meaning

  • nounnickname

Example

友だちが私にあだ名をつけました。tomo da chi ga watashi ni a da na o tsu ke ma shi ta

My friend gave me a nickname.

Illustration for あだ名 (nickname)

More examples

弟はそのあだ名を気に入っています。otōto wa so no a da na o ki ni hai tte i ma su

My younger brother likes that nickname.

Core concept

Describes an alternative name that people use to identify someone in place of the person's formal name.

Common phrases

  • あだ名をつけるa da na o tsu ke ru

    give someone a nickname

  • あだ名で呼ぶa da na de yo bu

    call someone by a nickname

  • あだ名が付くa da na ga tsu ku

    get a nickname

Similar words

呼び名yobina: A name used when calling or referring to someone or something.
愛称aishō: A friendly name used for a person or group to express familiarity or affection.
通称tsūshō: A name commonly used instead of an official name.

Definition in Japanese

その人の本名に代えて、周囲の人が呼ぶ別の名前。so no hito no hon myō ni ka e te shū i no hito ga yo bu betsu no na mae

Word origin

あだ名 (adana) is a Japanese compound containing 名 (na, "name"); the origin and exact meaning of あだ (ada) in this compound are uncertain.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese schools and sports groups, an あだ名 (adana) may come from a person's appearance, behavior, or name rather than from shortening the name itself.

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