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Is there any significant difference between みな and みなさん?

For learning: Japanese
Base language: English
Category: Language

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    The difference is さん.
    You use さん when addressing people outside your "circle".

     

    みなさん is politer because it has さん. It's appropriate when you speak to the public or general audience.
    We use みんな more often than みな. It's used in casual situations where everyone is your friend.

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