It's similar to Mr. and/or Mrs./Ms..Originally posted by SubliminalSi
Ive always wondered something. What does it mean when there is a -san after someones name? I asked an asian guy and he got all mad thinking that I thought all asains spoke japanese or something
It's usually used when referring to those who are older than you. It can also be taken as a form of respect.
For example, I'd refer to my teacher as, Yasuka-san instead of Yasuka.
When referring to someone younger than you, you can use kun (for males) or chan (for females). Yasuka-chan/Kazuya-kun.
Also, not every asian in the U.S. can speak their native language. People are often surprised when one speaks more than one language fluently.
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