Sage-Tips

Can a girl use kun?

Kun is not only used to address females formally; it can also be used for a very close friend or family member. Calling a female -kun is not insulting, and can also mean that the person is respected, although that is not the normal implication.

What is the female version of Kun?

New Member. A woman would never use “-kun” when speaking to another woman, she would use “-san”. It is quite rare to say “-kun” to women, one would rather use “-san”.

Can you use SAN for a girl?

In Japanese, “~ san （～さん）” is a title of respect added to a name. It can be used with both male and female names, and with either surnames or given names. It can also be attached to the name of occupations and titles.

Why do girls call boys kun?

Generally it is used for babies, teenager girls, young children, and grandparents. It can also be attached to animals. It denotes cuteness, lovers, close friends, or any young woman. Kun (くん) – used by people of senior status to refer to people of junior status or by anyone when referring to male children or teenagers.

What ONII Chan means?

older brother
oniichan: meaning “older brother” more closer. oniisama: meaning “older brother” more formal. oneesan: meaning “older sister” oneechan: meaning “older sister” more closer.

What does Sama?

–Sama (さま), the more formal version of san. Usually used to refer to customers who are deserving of the utmost respect status in Japan, people of higher rank, or somebody you admire. –Niisan/Neesan (兄さん / 姉さん), is used when referring to one’s older brother or sister, or any relative or close friend.

Is it OK to call a girl Chan?

Chan (ちゃん) – this suffix shows the speaker finds a person endearing. Using chan with a superior’s name is considered rude and condescending. Generally it is used for babies, teenager girls, young children, and grandparents. It can also be attached to animals.

What does Senpai call students?

Usually they call their students by their first name and chan (for girls) or kun (for boys). As they get older sometimes they use their last names depending on how long they’ve known them.