赤ちゃん
あかちゃん
akachan
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 1 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

赤ちゃん (あかちゃん (akachan)) means "Baby". The reading is あかちゃん (akachan). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Baby

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Example Sentences

その赤ちゃんは元気に育ち、家族の喜びになっている。

そのあかちゃんはげんきにそだち、かぞくのよろこびになっている。

The baby is growing healthily and is a joy to the family.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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