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Honorifics

Honorifics

Oct. 2009

Matching (9) Match items in column A to column B

Column a	Column b
1. Is a combinations of chan and sama; it is used for respecting important young people/children	A. Chama
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2. 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.	B. Dono
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3. This suffix is the same level of respect as san, except mostly only people from kyoto use it.	C. Senpai
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4. Is a word of the highest respect even above sama; it roughly mean "lord" or "master".	D. Han
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5. 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.	E. Kun
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6. 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.	F. Sensei
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7. 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.	G. Sama
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8. This word is the most common suffix. You use it with anyone older than you, strangers, and anyone you want to show respect to.	H. ~~~San~~~
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9. 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.	I. Chan ^-^
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