2006-08-09 22:43:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
it's kind of like saying uncle, or mister here. Kun is something used as a familliar term after a boy's name. His close friend or parents would call him Jim-kun. For girls or something cute it would be chan. Jen-chan. This is familliar though, don't use it unless you know the kid well, and I'd say avoid using it with adults altogether.
Sama is a formal term of respect for a superior Smith-sama.
San a general, every day term of respect, usable by anyone (like when you're addressing your teacher), and attached after the last name. Smith-san (this one is most like Mr, but it can be used for things other than people.)
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2006-08-09 22:52:24 · answer #1 · answered by 006 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's mostly to differentiate seniority between your friends
kun = if u had a little Brother named naruto...u would call her alice-kun ...coz he is your younger brother
sama = refers to the head or leader
san = refers to Mr or Mrs e.g. Alice-san / Ben-san
2006-08-10 05:58:28 · answer #2 · answered by megadisc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋