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Japanese - Grammar Points

「さん」Refer to someone politely

「さん」Refer to someone politely

A person's name, but politer

If you have interacted with Japanese media before, you probably have already encountered さん as a suffix that is attached to names. It is used as a title of respect. To use it correctly, simply add it to a surname or given name.

運転士(うんてんし)田中(たなか)さん

The driver is Mr./Ms./Mrs. Tanaka.

吉田(よしだ)さん軽自動車(けいじどうしゃ)じゃない

It's not Ms./Mrs./Mr. Yoshida's light motor vehicle.

In addition to being used with names, さん can also be attached to occupations or titles.

社長(しゃちょう)さん

Company president

弁護士(べんごし)さん

Lawyer

Formation

Noun + さん

加藤(かとう)さん

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