〜たん: You add "~tan" to a name or word. It shows you really like something. It makes it sound cute. People use it online or for hobbies.

〜たん

You add "~tan" to a name or word. It shows you really like something. It makes it sound cute. People use it online or for hobbies.

KMT9CasualInternetHonorific ConstructionMixedYouthEmphatic Online SuffixesGrammar

Noun + たんPrimary

You add "~tan" to a name or word. It shows you really like something. It makes it sound cute. People use it online or for hobbies.

このアニメの主人公、めぐみんたんが一番好き！

I love the main character of this anime, Megumin-tan, the most!

CasualNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeAnime & Manga Emotions & Psychology

うちの猫たんがまたイタズラしてる。

My little kitty-tan is being mischievous again.

CasualProgressiveAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeAnimals Daily Life

昨日、秋葉原で初音ミクたんのフィギュアを買ったよ。

Yesterday, I bought a Hatsune Miku-tan figure in Akihabara.

CasualPastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeInternet & Social Media Music & Entertainment Culture & Traditions

あのキャラは人気だけど、僕は〇〇たん派じゃないんだ。

That character is popular, but I'm not on team XX-tan.

CasualNon PastNegativeSentence EndingDeclarativeAnime & Manga Emotions & Psychology

新しいパソコンたん、これからよろしくね！

My new computer-tan, let's get along from now on!

CasualNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingVolitionalTechnology Internet & Social Media

Imagine calling someone 'sweetie-pie' instead of 'sweetie'. It makes them sound extra cute. It shows you really, really like them.

Other words like '〜なう' or '〜うぃる' show when something happens. '〜たん' does not show time. It is like funny internet versions of '〜氏' or '〜様'. But '〜たん' only shows love or cuteness. '〜氏' can be neutral or joking. '〜様' can show worship.

Don't use this when you are speaking formally. For example, do not use it at work. This word is only for very casual online chats. It is for fan groups and social media.

Use this when you want to show you are part of internet or anime fan groups. It helps you connect with others in those groups. But people outside these groups might not understand it.

Often confused with(1)

〜氏

You add this to a noun. It makes the noun sound like a person. It shows playful, fake respect. You use it for things, animals, or ideas.

Contrasts with(2)

〜氏

You add this to a noun. It makes the noun sound like a person. It shows playful, fake respect. You use it for things, animals, or ideas.

〜様

This is a funny way to use "-sama." You add it to a noun. It shows you really respect something, but in a joking way. You might use it for a company or even an idea.

Less formal alternatives(1)

〜様

This is a funny way to use "-sama." You add it to a noun. It shows you really respect something, but in a joking way. You might use it for a company or even an idea.

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〜たん

You add "~tan" to a name or word. It shows you really like something. It makes it sound cute. People use it online or for hobbies.

KMT9CasualInternetHonorific ConstructionMixedYouthEmphatic Online SuffixesGrammar

Noun + たんPrimary

You add "~tan" to a name or word. It shows you really like something. It makes it sound cute. People use it online or for hobbies.

このアニメの主人公、めぐみんたんが一番好き！

I love the main character of this anime, Megumin-tan, the most!

CasualNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeAnime & Manga Emotions & Psychology

うちの猫たんがまたイタズラしてる。

My little kitty-tan is being mischievous again.

CasualProgressiveAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeAnimals Daily Life

昨日、秋葉原で初音ミクたんのフィギュアを買ったよ。

Yesterday, I bought a Hatsune Miku-tan figure in Akihabara.

CasualPastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeInternet & Social Media Music & Entertainment Culture & Traditions

あのキャラは人気だけど、僕は〇〇たん派じゃないんだ。

That character is popular, but I'm not on team XX-tan.

CasualNon PastNegativeSentence EndingDeclarativeAnime & Manga Emotions & Psychology

新しいパソコンたん、これからよろしくね！

My new computer-tan, let's get along from now on!

CasualNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingVolitionalTechnology Internet & Social Media

Imagine calling someone 'sweetie-pie' instead of 'sweetie'. It makes them sound extra cute. It shows you really, really like them.

Don't use this when you are speaking formally. For example, do not use it at work. This word is only for very casual online chats. It is for fan groups and social media.

Use this when you want to show you are part of internet or anime fan groups. It helps you connect with others in those groups. But people outside these groups might not understand it.

Often confused with(1)

〜氏

You add this to a noun. It makes the noun sound like a person. It shows playful, fake respect. You use it for things, animals, or ideas.

Contrasts with(2)

〜氏

You add this to a noun. It makes the noun sound like a person. It shows playful, fake respect. You use it for things, animals, or ideas.

〜様

This is a funny way to use "-sama." You add it to a noun. It shows you really respect something, but in a joking way. You might use it for a company or even an idea.

Less formal alternatives(1)

〜様

This is a funny way to use "-sama." You add it to a noun. It shows you really respect something, but in a joking way. You might use it for a company or even an idea.

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〜たん

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Nuance1

Contrasts1

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Discourse Function1

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〜たん

Patterns1

Meaning

Examples5

Nuance1

Contrasts1

Restrictions1

Discourse Function1

Compare with4

Often confused with(1)

Contrasts with(2)

Less formal alternatives(1)

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