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Base form as a suffix attached to names or titles. It shows respect and is used in most social interactions. Example: 『田中さん』 (Tanaka-san, 'Mr. / Ms. Tanaka').
Theme
User is a new employee at a company, and Tanaka is a senior colleague who is helping them get settled on their first day. They are discussing introductions and office etiquette.
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さん
Mr. ~, Ms. ~ (honorific suffix)
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a polite person named 'San' who always says 'Mr.' or 'Ms.' when addressing others. 'San' sounds like 'sun' — everyone shines with respect when you add 『さん』 (san, 'Mr. / Ms.') to their name!
Cultural Note
『さん』 (san) is a common honorific suffix used to show respect when addressing or referring to someone, similar to 'Mr.' or 'Ms.' in English. It's used in both formal and casual settings, and omitting it can be considered rude unless you're very close to the person.
Forms
Base: さんBase form as a suffix attached to names or titles. It shows respect and is used in most social interactions. Example: 『田中さん』 (Tanaka-san, 'Mr. / Ms. Tanaka').