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1. cotoacademy.com › san-sama-kun-and-chanTitles in Japanese: San, Sama, Kun, Chan, and more - Coto Academy

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   Apr 4, 2016 · San, the most common one, could be translated as “Mr.”, “Mrs.” and “Ms.” and is gender neutral. However, you will find that Japanese honorific titles are more complicated to use than it looks and that they cannot be so easily translated.

2. www.languagetrainers.com › blog › japaneseThe Beginner's Guide to Japanese Honorifics | Language ...

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   Oct 30, 2018 · Gender: Male + Female; Age: Adults; Context: Formal-san is the English equivalent of ‘Mr’ or ‘Ms’, and is used in more formal settings, such as in the workplace. This is one of the most neutral Japanese honorifics, and you should use it if you’re ever uncertain of what honorific to use.

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   Are Japanese honorific titles gender neutral?

   • San, the most common one, could be translated as “Mr.”, “Mrs.” and “Ms.” and is gender neutral. However, you will find that Japanese honorific titles are more complicated to use than it looks and that they cannot be so easily translated. Beware of the Japanese working environment!

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   What is a Japanese honorific title?

   • A Japanese honorific title is a suffix that goes after the person’s name as in “Satou (name) san (honorific)” to raise this person up. In doubt, better stay safe and go with the person’s family name. You will use the suffix when referring to your interlocutor or to someone else in your conversation.

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   Can a Japanese honorific be used for a woman?

   • Though this is one of the Japanese honorifics that is used mostly for men, it is also possible to use it for women too, and not only formally. In certain situations, you can hear it used with a very close female friend or a family member, like a sister. –sama is the Japanese honorific indicating the highest form of respect.

   The Beginner's Guide to Japanese Honorifics | Language

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   Is it rude to address someone by their name in Japan?

   • It’s considered rude and impolite to address someone by their name in Japan especially if it’s an elderly person. That’s why the Japanese usually refer to someone using their family name along with an honorific title. If you’re talking to someone who’s older than you then you should use an honorific title when addressing them.

   How To Use Honorific Titles in Japan Like San, Sama, Kun

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4. en.amazingtalker.com › blog › enJapanese Honorifics: Meaning of Kun, San, Chan and More

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   Feb 21, 2022 · San (さん), is the most common honorific, equivalent to “Mr.” or “Mrs.”. It is a title of respect, so it is okay to use for anyone, especially if you are not sure which honorific to use. It can be used with both male and female names, and with either a surname or a first name.

5. www.kanpai-japan.com › learn-japanese › titlesTitles and Honorifics in Japanese (san, kun, chan, senpai…)

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   Jul 6, 2015 · Contents. 🧑 San (さん) 🧒 Kun (君，くん) 👧 Chan (ちゃん) 🧑‍💼 Senpai (先輩、せんぱい) 🧑‍🏫 Sensei (先生、せんせい) 👸 Sama (様、さま) 👘 Dono (殿、どの) The use of honorifics in Japanese (of which "san" is probably the best known) is an inevitable part of the language, but also quite a ...

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   Mar 12, 2024 · San is one of the popular Japanese honorific titles and it’s the equivalent of Mr. or Mrs. in the English language. San is also a gender-neutral term and hence can also be used either for men or women.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Japanese_honorificsJapanese honorifics - Wikipedia

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   The Japanese language makes use of a system of honorific speech, called keishō (敬称), which includes honorific suffixes and prefixes when referring to others in a conversation. Suffixes are often gender-specific at the end of names, while prefixes are attached to the beginning of many nouns.

8. japaneseuniverse.com › 2020/07/09 › the-meaning-ofさん・様 - the meaning of san in Japanese is more than just 'mr...

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   Jul 9, 2020 · The easiest translation for the meaning of ‘san’ （さん） in Japanese is ‘Mr.’ or ‘Mrs.’. This is a gender-neutral term for either male or female and the most common respectful title to add after someone’s first or last name. Though, in Japanese ‘San’ is used in more situations than the equivalent English words are used.