Lesson #15 : Japanese Honorifics

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~san
• Most common honorific.
• Used between equals of any age.
• Equivalent to Mr., Miss, Ms. or Mrs.

~sama
• Formal version of ~san.
• Used for guests, costumers or divine gods.

~chan
• Only used between people who have known each other for a long time.
• Female honorific.
• Used for girls, close friends, children or lovers.
• It adds a sense of cuteness.

~kun
• Male honorific
• Used when referring to men in general and by superiors to address those of juniors status.
• Don't use this one with your boss.

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