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9 Cards in this Set
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Dono
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Is a word of the highest respect even above sama; it roughly mean "lord" or "master".
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Sama
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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.
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Chama
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Is a combinations of chan and sama; it is used for respecting important young people/children
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Sensei
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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.
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Senpai
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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.
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Kun
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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. |
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Chan ^-^
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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.
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~~~San~~~
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This word is the most common suffix. You use it with anyone older than you, strangers, and anyone you want to show respect to.
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Han
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This suffix is the same level of respect as san, except mostly only people from kyoto use it.
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