“Baby” in Japanese is 赤ちゃん (あかちゃん), pronounced akachan.
Pronunciation
The word has 4 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Baby, literally “little red one”, from the rosy colour of newborns.
Example sentences
- 赤ちゃんが寝ています。あかちゃんがねています。The baby is sleeping.
- かわいい赤ちゃんですね。かわいいあかちゃんですね。What a cute baby.
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FAQ
How do you say baby in Japanese?
Baby in Japanese is 赤ちゃん (あかちゃん), pronounced “akachan”.
How do you write baby in Japanese?
It's written 赤ちゃん with kanji, or あかちゃん in hiragana. Both are read akachan.
Is 赤ちゃん on the JLPT?
Yes. 赤ちゃん (akachan) is a common word at JLPT N4 level, so it's worth learning early.