Japanese · Family & People
赤ちゃん
akachan
Baby
Beginnernoun
Definition
Refers to a baby or very young infant. The name comes from 赤 (aka, red) referring to a newborn's red skin.
Example
赤ちゃんはよく眠っています。
The baby is sleeping soundly.
Etymology
'赤ちゃん' (akachan) comes from the character '赤' (aka), meaning 'red,' historically associated with newborns, combined with the suffix 'ちゃん' (-chan) which conveys affection.
How & Where It’s Used
'赤ちゃん' (akachan) is primarily used informally, typically by parents or caregivers. It's prevalent in spoken Japanese and conveys tenderness towards babies.