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GrammarJLPT N5

Suffix

Definitions

1. Mr
2. Mrs
3. politeness marker

This is a polite honorific suffix attached to a person's name, roughly equivalent to "Mr.," "Mrs.," or "Ms." in English. It is gender-neutral and commonly used in everyday social situations to show respect when addressing or referring to someone. Using it is generally safer than using other honorifics until you know someone well.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

Where is Tanaka-san's house?

Sentence 1

That shop is Fujita-san's.

Sentence 2

"Tanaka-san, did you see this?"

Sentence 3

Matsumoto-san, you forgot again!?

Sentence 4

Is Yamada-san home?

Sentence 5

Should I tell Nishimura-san, or just let it go?