Translation of Japanese word "赤ちゃん" to English
赤ちゃん
あかちゃん
[akachan]
IPA: /aɡaɕɑɴ/
Meaning
NounA very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered. A very young human, even if not yet born.
How to use
赤ちゃん (akachan) — 'baby / infant'. Also: 赤ん坊 (akanbou). 赤ちゃんが生まれる — a baby is born.
🇬🇧 English
baby
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 赤ちゃん
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あかちゃん
Romaji Transcription: akachan
Example Sentences
赤ちゃんはかわいいです。
あかちゃんはかわいいです。
The baby is cute.
赤ちゃんは泣いています。
あかちゃんはないています。
The baby is crying.
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Common phrases
- 赤ちゃんが生まれる— a baby is born
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Frequency rank: #80 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "赤ちゃん" mean?▼
The Japanese word "赤ちゃん" means "baby" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "赤ちゃん"?▼
The word "赤ちゃん" is read as "あかちゃん" (akachan). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A newborn baby.".
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