Japanese word

愛称

Pronunciation

Romajiaishō

Meaning

  • nounnickname

Example

彼は友達から愛称で呼ばれています。kare wa tomo dachi ka ra ai shō de yo ba re te i ma su

His friends call him by his nickname.

Illustration for 愛称 (nickname)

More examples

子どもたちはその犬に「チビ」という愛称を付けました。ko do mo ta chi wa so no inu ni chi bi to i u ai shō o tsu ke ma shi ta

The children gave the dog the nickname "Chibi."

Core concept

Refers to a substitute name that makes the relationship with its bearer feel familiar, friendly, or affectionate.

Common phrases

  • 愛称を付けるai shō o tsu ke ru

    give a nickname

  • 愛称で呼ぶai shō de yo bu

    call by a nickname

  • 愛称を使うai shō o tsuka u

    use a nickname

Similar words

あだ名adana: An informal name used for a person or animal, sometimes based on a noticeable quality or behavior.
呼び名yobina: The name used when referring to or calling a person, animal, or thing.
通称tsūshō: An unofficial name that is widely used for a person, place, or thing.
別名betsumei: A different name that refers to the same person, place, or thing.

Definition in Japanese

人や物を親しみや愛情を込めて呼ぶための、本名や正式名とは別の名前。hito ya mono o shita shi mi ya ai jō o ko me te yo bu ta me no hon myō ya sei shiki mei to wa betsu no na mae

Word origin

The compound 愛称 (aishō) consists of 愛 (ai, "affection") and 称 (shō, "name or call"), meaning a name given for affectionate use.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, 愛称 (aishō) often suggests warmth or familiarity, while a name used only for convenience may not carry the same affectionate nuance.

Other meanings

  • pet namenoun

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