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Most common, used between equals of any age and any gender.
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さん
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San
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The more respectful version of “san”. Used when speaking to someone of higher rank, or a guest.
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さま
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Sama
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Used by persons of senior status in addressing those of junior status, or by anyone when addressing male children or male teenagers, or among male friends. It can also be used by females when addressing a male that they are emotionally attached to.
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くん
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Kun
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Used for babies, young children, grandparents and teenagers. It may also be used towards cute animals, lovers, close friends, any youthful woman, or between friends.
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ちゃん
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Chan
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Like “chan”, but used exclusively for baby/young boys.
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ぼう
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Bo
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Used when addressing someone of a higher rank or grade, but not the boss or teacher.
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せんぱい
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Senpai
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Used when addressing someone of lower rank or grade.
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こうはい
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Kohai
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To address teachers, doctors, politicians, lawyers, and other authority figures. It is used to show respect to someone who has achieved a certain level of mastery in an art form or some other skill.
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せんせい
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Sensei
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Used when addressing someone of high academic standing, such as a university professor.
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はかせ
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Hakase
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Used in formal writing or speech when referring to someone the writer/speaker does not know.
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し
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Shi
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