マルちゃん
Maruchan is a Japanese phrase written as マルちゃん.
The term is used as a cute nickname for people or things whose names start with or contain 'maru'.
What does it mean word for word?
The first part of the name, マル, comes from 'maru', which means circle or round.
When do people say it?
In Japan, Maruchan is also a very famous brand of instant noodles.
Did you know?
- In Japanese schools students often use マル to mark a correct answer on a test instead of a check mark.
- In the context of traditional Japanese names, 'maru' was a common suffix for samurai or noble children before it transitioned into a cute nickname.
- In Japanese culture 丸 or 'maru' is often added to the end of ship names for good luck and to symbolize the safe completion of a voyage.
Examples in context
- マルちゃん、どこにいるの？Maru-chan, doko ni iru no?Maru-chan, where are you?
- マルちゃんはとても可愛いね。Maru-chan wa totemo kawaii ne.Maru-chan is very cute.
- マルちゃん、ごはんですよ。Maru-chan, gohan desu yo.Maru-chan, it's time for food.
Example conversation
Yui and Yamato are deciding what to eat for a snack.
- 結衣 Yuiお腹空いたね。マルちゃん食べない？Onaka suita ne. Maruchan tabenai?I'm hungry. Do you want to eat Maruchan?
- 大翔 Hirotoいいよ。お湯を沸かすね。Ii yo. Oyu o wakasu ne.Sure. I'll boil the water.
- 結衣 Yuiありがとう。マルちゃん、どっちの味にする？Arigatou. Maruchan, docchi no aji ni suru?Thanks. Which flavor of Maruchan will you have?
- 大翔 Hiroto僕はシーフード味にするよ。Boku wa shiifudo aji ni suru yo.I'll have the seafood flavor.
