Meaning of さん in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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さんJLPT 5
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Romajisan
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- suffix
- Meaning
- Mr, Mrs, Miss or Ms
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- honorific used with occupational titles
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Example Sentences
さん used in context
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May I talk to Ms. Brown?
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The colour and make of the president's car are?
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前の歯医者さんに、たばこをやめるなら、ヤニ取りしてあげる・・・といわれたそうです。
He said that his previous dentist told him that he'd remove nicotine stains if he stopped smoking.
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ママ～！あのお姉ちゃんとお兄ちゃん、お手手繋いで、すっごく仲良しさんだね～！
Mama! That lady and man are holding hands, they're great friends aren't they!
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お宮参りで訪れた大西幸治さん(40)、由希恵さん(34)夫妻は「子どもが健やかに育つことを祈りました」と話していた。
The couple who came on a shrine visit, Kouji Oonishi (40) and his wife Yukie (34) said, "We prayed that our child would grow up healthily."
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I can tell that you're a daughter who cares much for your parents.
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