おちんちん
ochinchin[o̞t͡ɕĩɲ̟t͡ɕĩɴ]
The English phrase 'willy' can be translated into Japanese as おちんちん (ochinchin). Wiktionary also lists ちんちん (chinchin).
Meaning: The penis (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| おちんちん | ochinchin | [o̞t͡ɕĩɲ̟t͡ɕĩɴ] (narrow) |
| ちんちん | chinchin | [t͡ɕĩɲ̟t͡ɕĩɴ] (narrow) |
Which one should you use?
The term おちんちん is a slightly more polite or 'softened' version of the blunt term ちんちん, achieved by adding the honorific prefix お (o). The term ちんこ is another informal version used in casual conversations.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term おちんちん is a colloquial form that is slightly more polite and is commonly used by parents when talking to younger children. ちんちん is a childish and informal term used by children or among friends. ちんこ is an informal term used in casual conversations.
How do you pronounce it?
ochinchin
Did you know?
- The word ちんちん is also the standard Japanese onomatopoeia for a bell ringing. This creates potential for accidental humor if used in contexts involving bells.
- Adults in Japan rarely use おちんちん in medical or formal settings, instead opting for the loanword ペニス (penisu) to avoid the childish connotations of the native term.
- The prefix お (o) in おちんちん is usually used to show respect or politeness, yet here it is used to describe a body part in a nursery-style manner.
Examples in context
- おちんちんって、なんて意味？ochinchin tte, nante imi?What does ochinchin mean?
- 赤ちゃんのおちんちん、可愛いね。akachan no ochinchin, kawaii ne.The baby's willy is cute.
- おちんちん、痛い？ochinchin, itai?Does your willy hurt?
Example conversation
A mother helping her young son get dressed.
- 陽葵 Himari陽太、おちんちんを隠してね。Yota, ochinchin o kakushite ne.Yota, hide your willy, okay?
- 陽太 Yotaわかったよ。Wakatta yo.I got it.
- 陽葵 Himariはい、パンツを履こうね。Hai, pantsu o hakou ne.Now, let's put on your underwear.
- 陽太 Yotaできた！Dekita!I did it!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “willy” translations and entries おちんちん, ちんちん, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
