さん

Standard polite suffix for names, occupations, and animals, equivalent to Mr. or Ms.

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Other forms

君くん (for boys or male juniors)

ちゃん cute, for children or close friends

様さま (very formal, for customers)

1 Suffix

Mr. / Ms. / Mrs.

Used as the standard title of respect for equals or superiors regardless of gender or marital status.

Example

田中さんは親切です。

Ms. Tanaka is kind.

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2 Suffix

A Friendly Suffix for Jobs, Shops & Animals

Attaches to professions, shops, and animals to imply friendliness, politeness, or personification.

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さん

Standard polite suffix for names, occupations, and animals, equivalent to Mr. or Ms.

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