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さん
san
Description
「さん」は名前や仕事のあとにつけて、その人をていねいによぶ言葉です。
"さん" is a polite word added after a name or job to respectfully address someone.
男の人にも女の人にも使えて、日本語でとてもよく使われます。
"さん" can be used for both men and women and is very commonly used in Japanese.
Meanings
さんsan
polite title added after a person's name (Mr./Ms.)
田中さんはやさしいです。
Mr. Tanaka is kind.
さんsan
polite suffix after a role, shop, or occupation
本屋さんで本を買いました。
I bought a book at the bookstore.
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Notes
- Nuance
さん is neutral and safe; 様 is more formal, 君 and ちゃん more casual or familiar.
- Usage
never attach さん to your own name; use it only for others.
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