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[あい()·しょう()]
aishou
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 愛称

noun, no adjective
  1. pet name; nickname; name used to indicate affection, intimacy, informality, etc.

Definition and Synonyms for 愛称

Byname a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
Synonyms: ニックネーム, あだ名, 徒名, 愛称, 通称
Nickname a descriptive name for a place or thing
Synonyms: 愛称
Pet Name a name of endearment (especially one using a diminutive suffix)
Synonyms: 愛称

Meanings for each kanji in 愛称

» love; affection; favourite
» appellation; praise; admire; name; title; fame

Categories 愛称 is a member of

Name a language unit by which a person or thing is known
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Appellative identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 愛称

Sample Sentences for 愛称

We nicknamed her "Ann".

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