An example would be Daniel San (yes, like in the Karate Kid)
2007-12-23 03:26:54 · 10 answers · asked by dw_ryan 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
As with many different Japanese words, it is an "honorific"; a title of respect (not to be confused with a word like the misunderstood word "sensei" which means "teacher").
In the case of the movie you mentioned, the use of the word "san" is akin to referring to a young boy as "master" in English (obviously, that English word has a completely different meaning where martial arts are concerned). Among peers, it's more or less like "pal" or "buddy".
2007-12-23 04:01:50 · answer #1 · answered by skaizun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-12 08:57:41 · answer #2 · answered by jina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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In the Japanese language, what does the word "san" mean after someone's name?
An example would be Daniel San (yes, like in the Karate Kid)
2015-08-06 22:21:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without SAN after names in Japanese,it is not impolite.
2007-12-23 03:37:13 · answer #4 · answered by e-factory 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a term of respect for the person addressed.
2007-12-23 03:33:29 · answer #5 · answered by steiner1745 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-03 23:28:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
San literally is MR or Mrs but is not used to refer to onself you would not say my name is Jones san.
2007-12-23 03:35:48 · answer #7 · answered by bob t 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In is a polite way of referring to someone.
I guess a bit like saying Mr. Daniel - except it is used for both sexes.
2007-12-23 03:30:57 · answer #8 · answered by Beardo 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Mr. Mrs. or Miss
2007-12-23 03:29:49 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe its a term of respect,
2007-12-23 03:29:57 · answer #10 · answered by birdie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋