What does "jo-chan" mean? I hear it alot in a particular anime as a reference to a female I think... is it some archaic Japanese word for girl or something? Best I could estimate...
Jo-chan is a variation of "ojou-san" used to refer to young ladies and girls with respect.
Jo-chan is an affected way to address a young girl, usually by an older man. It can be good-humored modern usage. It's not necessarily ancient but is not used commonly.
Edit: There are situations where addressing a young woman like that can be regarded sexual harassment--just so you know...
Jo-chan is a variation of "ojou-san" used to refer to young ladies and girls with respect.
Jo-chan is an affected way to address a young girl, usually by an older man. It can be good-humored modern usage. It's not necessarily ancient but is not used commonly.