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how can I call a stranger politely in japanese?
As in english: miss, mister, ...
Oct 16, 2013 11:11 AM
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It is very common and polite for Japanese to address a complete stranger as 'old lady' or 'grandfather' or 'elder sister' or 'elder brother' or 'Mr. Policeman' or 'miss' or 'boy'.
- Obasan
- Ojisan
- Oneesan
- Oniisan
- Omawarisan
October 16, 2013
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In general, -san is the most common suffix. It is moderately polite and is translated as Mr. and Ms. etc.
October 16, 2013
You should put -san after the name:)
October 16, 2013
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