How to use 'kun' 'chan' and 'san' when addressing a japanese person?
Hello there. I want to know when addressing a japanese person, how to use the words of 'kun' 'chan' and 'san'?

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How to use 'kun' 'chan' and 'san' when addressing a japanese person?
Hello there.  I want to know when addressing a japanese person, how to use the words of 'kun' 'chan' and 'san'?

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They are added to people's names. -san is like mr., ms. or mrs. -chan is used when you're casual with the person and it's better to use it on someone who's younger and is a girl, or a kid. It also sounds cute. Haha. -kun is used for boys, teens or kids.

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use "san" for formal use use "chan" for small girl or teenager that you already know well use "kun" for little boy or your subordinate

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use "san" for formal use
use "chan" for small girl or teenager that you already know well
use "kun" for little boy or your subordinate

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