san

[sahn]

san Definition

a Japanese title or honorific used to refer to someone with respect, similar to 'Mr.' or 'Mrs.' in English.

Using san: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "san" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I met with Mr. Tanaka, or Tanaka-san as he is called in Japan.

  • Example

    San is added to the end of a name to show respect in Japanese culture.

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Summary: san in Brief

The word 'san' [sahn] is a Japanese title or honorific used to show respect, similar to 'Mr.' or 'Mrs.' in English. It is added to the end of a name in Japanese culture.