C
The English letter C is written as C in Japanese.
The letter is used in Japanese in the same way as in English, such as when referring to the programming language C++, a grade in a class or vitamin C.
Did you know?
- In Japanese internet culture, the letter c is often used as a 'cute' shorthand for ちゃん 'chan', turning a standard name into an affectionate diminutive.
- The use of c as a substitute for ちゃん 'chan' is closely linked to 'kogal' style, a fashion and speech trend originating among high school girls in the 1990s.
- While c can represent ちゃん 'chan' in digital slang, this usage is strictly limited to writing and is never spoken aloud as the letter 'c'.
Examples in context
- C++に詳しい？Are you acquainted with C++?This sentence is useful for asking about familiarity with the programming language C++.Tatoeba #8505463 by small_snow, translation #3880347 by AlanF_US
- 英語でCをとった。I got a C in English.This sentence is useful for describing a grade received in an English course.Tatoeba #2302953 by bunbuku, translation #1933293 by CK
- ミカンにはビタミンCが豊富に含まれている。Mandarin oranges have a lot of vitamin C.This sentence is useful for noting the high vitamin C content in mandarin oranges.Tatoeba #2858356 by tommy_san, translation #2860606 by CK
- コンピュータKonpyu-ta
- カメラKamera
- シネマShinema
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a quiz in the classroom.
- 陽葵 Himari答えはCだった？Kotae wa C datta?Was the answer C?
- 蓮 Renいや、CじゃなくてBだよ。Iya, C janakute B da yo.No, it wasn't C, it was B.
- 陽葵 Himariあ、間違えちゃった。A, machigaechatta.Ah, I made a mistake.
- 蓮 Ren大丈夫、次は頑張ろう。Daijoubu, tsugi wa ganbarou.It's okay, let's do our best next time.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries c, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
