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Dono
Is a word of the highest respect even above sama; it roughly mean "lord" or "master".
Sama
This is a word of high respect. You use this with very important people. Also a maid may use this term to the people she works for.
Chama
Is a combinations of chan and sama; it is used for respecting important young people/children
Sensei
This word is traditionally know as the word "teacher"; and it is; however you also use this word for doctors; or anyone else who is skilled in their profession.
Senpai
This word is used for upperclassman. Anyone who is a grade or more higher than you; you can use "Senpai". Also it can be used for someone more skilled than you are at work; a person that has been there longer.
Kun
This word can be used toward girls and boys.
First, this suffix may be used to boys younger than yourself, or a male your own age. Second, Teachers and such may use this suffix after their students name regardless of gender.
Chan ^-^
This suffix is generally said by children or to children; but highschool girls also call their "girl" friends with this suffix too. It could also be used toward boys but it's generally used with a cute nick name. Also it can be used with a pet's name.
~~~San~~~
This word is the most common suffix. You use it with anyone older than you, strangers, and anyone you want to show respect to.
Han
This suffix is the same level of respect as san, except mostly only people from kyoto use it.